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Corona, California -
Junior Amateur Golf Scholars (JAGS)
hosted the annual Toledo Junior Cup 36-hole tournament on August 10th
and 11th with 32 junior golfers from California and Hawaii. Players
tackled the short but very hilly course with 104 degree heat and
very windy conditions at Cresta Verde Golf Club.
Brendan Wong, Orange,
Calif., won his first JAGS’ Boys Championship with a birdie on the
first playoff hole after 36-holes to finish tied for first with Gene
Webster, Jr., San Bernardino, Calif., at 147. The winning birdie was
the sixth birdie on day two for Wong who recorded the only under par
round of the event with a final day total of 69 to come from three back
for the win. The tournament’s first round leader, Bill Clayton, San
Bernardino, Calif., improved by two shots on day two and placed 3rd
at 148 (75/73). Wong said, “I have been playing the JAGS Tour for
three years and my game has improved each time. I am so excited to
finally be the champion. It really feels great!” This is one of
Wong’s best performances of the season and he credits his win to
remaining patient and rolling in great putts. Wong is a Scholar
Athlete on the JAGS Tour with a gpa of 3.50 and was awarded Silver
Academic Honors at the JAGS’ Player’s Award Banquet on August 1st.
Rounding out the top
ten were, Kristopher Butkys, Newbury Park, Calif., took 4th,
Brandon Lester, Yorba Linda, Calif. 5th, Mason Davis, Ewa
Beach, HI 6th, Erik Brokop, Yorba Linda, Calif., 7th,
Michael Ingram, Pasadena, Calif., 8th, Griffin Turner,
Oxnard, Calif., and Alex Park, Mission Viejo, Calif., tied for 9th.
The Girls’ Champion and
first round leader, Kristin Ingram, Pasadena, Calif., held off a charge
by Lizette Salas, Azusa (2004 Girls Player of the Year) to win by one
shot with a two day total of 151 (73/78). This was Kristin’s second
JAGS victory for the year and third overall on the JAGS Tour. Kristin
said, It took all of my total concentration and focus to make the final
par on 18th for the win today.” Ingram played steady golf but could
see Salas gaining ground since they were playing in the same group on
the final day. Jennifer Bermingham, Long Beach, Calif., was third at
155 followed by SunKyung Kim, Buena Park, Calif., who took 4th.
Jacqueline Struck, Coto de Caza, placed 5th, Mariko Makabe,
Rancho Palos Verde, Calif., 6th, Madison Butler, Coto de
Caza 7th, Kayleigh Horn, Newport Beach, Calif., and Kristin
Medlin, Garden Grove, Calif., tied for 8th and 10 place was
captured by Ashley Gilmore, Coto de Caza, Calif.
JAGS
congratulates the 2004 Graduates on your accomplishments and dedication
to your academics and golf. You will be missed on the JAGS Tour and we
wish you continued success with your academics and on your golf career
at the collegiate level this Fall. Madison Butler - Cal Poly -
San Luis Opisbo, Meaghan Montoya - University of
California - Riverside, Kyle Warren - Elon University (North
Carolina), Allison Wing - Cal Poly - San Luis Opisbo, Garrett
Sapp - UC Irvine, Gregg Gauvin - Loyola Marymount University
(Los Angeles), Chaneng Joe - University of San Francisco,
Sean Kapp - Cal State Long Beach, Bill Clayton - Cal State
San Bernardino, Micah Burke - Cal State San Bernardino,
Kristofer Butkys - University of San Diego, and Kendra Linder -
University of California – Riverside.
JAGS is a year round
junior golf tour and conducts monthly 36 hole tournaments for junior
golfers 12 – 18 yrs. olds at courses throughout Southern California.
Juniors need not be members or qualify to participate. Tournament
results are reported to national junior golf ranking services, local
and national media. JAGS new membership year begins in September 2004
and the next tournament will be held on September 25-26, 2004 at
General Old Golf Club in Riverside, California.
Junior Amateur Golf
Scholars is a 501C 3 non-profit public benefit organization providing
college scholarships and the opportunities to play golf in a
competitive format while minimizing the cost of travel, lodging and
qualifying. Scholarships and other player benefits are provided by tax
deductible personal and corporate contributions that are fully tax
deductible. All contributions are appreciated and will allow JAGS to
continue its growth and programs. |
