FRIPP ISLAND, SC (Feb 6, 2022) – Final round results of the SCJGA’s inaugural two-day Players Series Event, The Fripp Island Junior Challenge hosted by Fripp Island Resort – Ocean Creek Course on Sunday, February 6, 2022.
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In the boys 13-18 division, Ryan Bozard of Charleston shot the round of the tournament posting four-under-par 67 to be named Champion in this division. Overall, he carded four-under par 139 and finished the day six shots ahead of Roman Mullinax of Lexington.
Mullinax fired the only other round under par today, posting a final round score of one-under par 70 to take second place in the boys division.
Following her first round lead, Akiera Sanchez of Charleston narrowly escaped a charge by Ella Kate Barnett of Galivant’s Ferry to claim victory in the girls division by one shot. Sanchez finished the tournament at 14-over par 158 to take home the title.
Barnett and Lilian Alexander of Duncan tied for second in the girls division, each posting 15-over par 159 overall for the tournament.
The SCJGA would like to acknowledge and extend a special thanks to Beaufort Charities. The first two-day Players Series event would not have been nearly as successful without the support of Beaufort Charities. They have donated over 500 sets of clubs to local youth over the past eight years and have been a supporter of the SCJGA and South Carolina Golf Association since 2018.
About the SCJGA Players Series
Players Series events will be included in the Heritage Classic Foundation Rankings. The Players Series is uniquely designed with its own separate rankings system, which will reward players based on end of the year final standings. All Players Series events will be included in the separate rankings, as well as all state-wide SCJGA One-Days such as the President’s Day One-Day.
The year-long points race will give all Players Series competitors the opportunity to earn exemptions into the SCJGA’s 2023 major championships, excluding the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational. The top finisher in the boys and girls standings at the end of 2022 will be “fully-exempt” into all SCJGA 2023 major championships. Full exemption earns players the right to compete in high-profile Championships such as the Sea Pines Junior Heritage, the Blade Junior Classic and the Beth Daniel Junior Azalea. Other exemptions into SCJGA majors will also be awarded to players depending on final Players Series Rankings and SCJGA majors exemption availability.
In addition to the year-long points race which rewards long term commitment to the series, immediate rewards will also be given to 2022 Players Series Champions. Champions of each 2022 Players Series event will earn exemptions into all future 2022 Players Series events, as well as exemption status into the 2022 Upstate Junior Classic, 2022 Harvey Brock Orange Jacket Classic and 2022 Fall Challenge.
About the South Carolina Junior Golf Association
The purpose of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association is to continue the history and traditions of the ancient game of golf through its members and an active outreach to the youth of our state. Established in 1990 by community leaders with a love for the game and a commitment to passing on golf’s heritage to the youth of South Carolina, the SCJGA is committed to meeting the needs of all young people in the state and providing playing opportunities to boys and girls that might not otherwise have the chance to experience golf and its many benefits. Through affordable opportunities of play, instruction and competition, juniors of all ages, walks of life and skill levels will be touched by the character of the game. It helps to teach them honor, sportsmanship and respect and makes them better prepared to face the challenges ahead in life.
For more information about the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, visit www.scjga.org
