SPARTANBURG, SC (Oct. 23, 2021) – Second round results of the 27th Annual Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational hosted by the Country Club of Spartanburg in Spartanburg, SC on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
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Hampton Roberts of Cary, NC holds an impressive five-shot lead after round two. He posted five-under par 66 today and stands at 11-under par 131 overall.
“I hit it really well off the tee again,” said Roberts. “I had a few bad ones but was mainly all in play. I think what separated me was my wedges were really good. I hit quite a few inside about three or four feet and was able to make some birdies that way. I’m just going to put my foot on the gas, stick to my plan and try to make as many birdies as possible tomorrow.”
Walker Jennings of Greenville, SC finished the day at six-under par 136 overall to sit solo second. He had three birdies and an eagle, posting four-under par 67 for round two.
“I started the day off good with an eagle on my first hole,” Jennings said. “I played steady from there on in, took advantage of the par-fives and overall had a solid day. I’m just going to stick to the same game plan tomorrow. These greens are tricky, and the pins are tough, so you have to play smart even with a wedge in your hand. The par-fives are scoreable, so I need to make birdies on those holes and just play smart and controlled the rest of the way.”
Luke Coyle of Campbellsville, KY, Trey Marrion of Chesapeake, VA and Caleb Surratt of Indian Trail, NC sit tied for third, each finishing the day at five-under par 137 overall.
The final round begins on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. off #1 and #10.
About the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational
Robert H. (Bobby) Chapman, Jr. dedicated his life to his family, business and to the game of golf. Bobby was a local and national leader in the textile industry. He worked for his family’s business, Inman Mills, for over thirty years, where he served as a Director and Vice-Chairman. His genuine, straightforward character earned him the respect of those who knew him.
As a competitor, Bobby Chapman won the Country Club of Spartanburg Men’s Golf Championship a record nine times. He won the Carolina’s Golf Association Four Ball Championship twice – in 1951 with the legendary P.J. Boatwright, Jr. He twice qualified for the U.S. Men’s Amateur Championship and was a member of the Carolinas team in the Carolinas-Virginia Matchplay Competition.
In 1993, a group of CCS members, many of whom continue as Board Members of the Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational today, came together to create a new junior event that would reach national prominence. With the help of the South Carolina Golf Association and the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, the new tournament was held for the first time in 1995.
Since its inception, The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational has been known for its competitive excellence, as well as its southern hospitality to both players and parents.
