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The 2015 KC Junior Tour is in the Shadows

Posted on August 11, 2015

OLATHE, Kan. – The 2015 Kansas City Junior Tour wrapped up the season with the championship at Shadow Glen Golf Club on Monday, August 10.

Shadow Glen is a Tom Watson design that is built to be an 18-hole championship course in the rolling hills and wooden terrain. It is intended to give beauty and challenge to the golfers around the area. The KCJT Championship consisted of 113 junior golfers from around the Kansas City area to compete one last time at Shadow Glen. Throughout the season, the junior golfers have accumulated points depending on their finish at each event.

James O’Connor from Greenwood, Missouri, led the boys 16 and up division as he earned 86 points on the year to claim the 2015 player of the year award. Joe Bultman from Shawnee, Kansas, led the boys 13 to 15 division as he tallied 76 points on the year to earn the 2015 player of the year award in his division.

Brianna Walker from Liberty, Missouri, dominated the girls 16 and up division as she racked up 96 points to earn the 2015 player of the year award. Julia Misemer controlled the girls 13 to 15 division as she tallied 96 points to win the player of the year award in her division. The prep division was led by Drake Krumme from Lenexa, Kansas, as he won the 2015 player of the year award in the division.

The low-score of the day in the boys 16 and up division was posted by Cole Gage at 76 (+4). There was a four-way tie for the lowest score in the girls 16 and up division as Meg Green, Brianna Walker, Caroline Klemp and India Guame – all posted a 78 (+6). The low-score of the day in the girls 13 to 15 division was posted by Rosalyn Klausner at 86.

Six juniors posted an eagle at Shadow Glen, including Eddie Fromm who fired the low-score of the prep division at 35 (-1), Cole Elling who led the boys 13 to 15 division at 71 (-1) and Will Harding in the boys 13 to 15 division also fired an eagle. Isabella Hadden in the girls 13 to 15 division posted an eagle on hole number 10. Nikki McCurdy posted two eagles on the day and Haley Bell inked an eagle on her scorecard as well.

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Blue Hills Wins Fourth Straight To Claim Junior KC Cup Title

Posted on August 5, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2015 Junior KC Cup came to a close as Blue Hills won the Junior KC Cup Championship at Oakwood Country Club on Monday, August 5.

It was a cloudy, cooler day at Oakwood Country Club as Blue Hills Country Club showed up in dominating fashion to win their fourth straight Junior KC Cup event and take home the title. Blue Hills was led by Jake Propeck in the 15 and under division as he fired an 81, Megan Propeck led the 13 and under division as she posted 84 and Ben Slicker led the 11 and under age division as he posted 42 on nine holes.

Brookridge Country Club finished runner-up for the season, and were led by Brett Blau in the 15 and under division as he posted a 95. Julia Misemer inked the lowest score of the day, as she fired 77 to help lead Brookridge to a second place finish. Dominic Matteoni posted 54 on nine holes.

The low 15 and under score was posted by August Hoffman (81) from Mission Hills Country Club and Jake Propeck (81) from Blue Hills. The low 13 and under score was posted by Julia Misemer from Brookridge Country Club as she fired a solid 77. The low 11 and under score was posted by Ben Slicker from Blue Hills as he posted 42.

Recap:

Winner Runner-up

June 16th at Nicklaus Golf Club Shadow Glen Brookridge

July 7th at Hallbrook Country Club Blue Hills Lawrence

July 13th at Blue Hills Country Club Blue Hills Mission Hills

July 30th at Indian Hills Country Club Blue Hills Nicklaus

August 5th Championship at Oakwood Blue Hills Brookridge

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CLICK HERE FOR FINAL STANDINGS

Final Standings of the 2015 Junior KC Cup

Leaderboard of the Junior KC Cup Championship at Oakwood Country Club

Blue Hills Country Club wins the 2015 Junior KC Cup

Brookridge Country Club finishes runner-up

The Stateline Amateur Tour Continues at Prairie Highlands

Posted on August 4, 2015

OLATHE, Kan. – The Stateline Amateur Tour continued play after a two month break during the summer at Prairie Highlands Golf Course in Olathe, Kansas, on Tuesday, August 4.

Prairie Highlands is known for its prairie grasses that line each hole and its zoysia grass fairways. Prairie Highlands has also been listed as one of Golf Digest’ top-five “places to play.”

The Stateline Amateur Tour reached the half-way point of the season at Prairie Highlands. In the Open division, Jon Platz and Cameron Wiltse battled one another throughout the day. Platz edged Wiltse as he inked 72 (E), including five birdies on the day. Wiltse finished runner-up posting 73 (+1), including three-birdies. Matt Kelley finished third firing a 77 (+5).

In the Players division, there was a two-way tie for first place in the gross scoring between Cole Gage and Matt Barberich as they both fired 72 (E). There was also a three-way tie for runner-up as Christian Guild, Kevin Rome and Marko Ungaschik all fired 74 (+2). In the net scoring, Cole Gage won as he posted 67 (-5) and Christian Guild finished runner-up firing 68 (-4).

Mackenzie Black controlled the Women’s Open division as she posted 76 (+4), including two birdies on the day. The runner-up was Kailiee Kuehn who fired 79 (+7). In the women’s division, Addie Chapin dominated the field as she fired 78 (+6) on the day. Nine-strokes behind Chapin was Amanda Hanneman who posted an 87.

The Senior division, there was two-way tie for first place between Dave Cunningham and Don Kuehn as they posted 72 (E). Kuehn and Cunningham each had two birdies on the day. Ed Walsworth fell one-stroke away from making it a three-way tie for first as he finished runner-up firing 73 (+1).

The Legends division was led by Greg Aikmus in the gross scoring as he fired 69 (-3). Two-strokes behind Aikmus was David Hornaday who finished runner up firing 71 (-1). In the net scoring, Greg Aikmus posted 62 (-10), three-strokes ahead of the runner-up. Pat Goeke and David Hornaday finished tied for second as they posted 65 (-7).

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Dubs Not Dreadful For Junior Tour

Posted on August 3, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Dubs Dread Golf Club hosted the final regular season event of the 2015 Kansas City Junior Tour on Monday, August 3.

Dubs Dread, once the longest golf course in America, is known for its length, series of lakes and tree-lined fairways that lead to tight approach shots as the junior golfers were split into five divisions.

Jamie Busha led the boys 16 and up division as he posted 76 (+4), including two birdies on the day. Three-strokes behind Busha was a four-way tie for second place between James O’Connor, Matthew Scharff, Dawson Schroeder and Ben Hadden as they all fired 79 (+7).

It was a tight finish in the boys 13 to 15 division as Andy Scholz edged Garrett Clark to claim the victory. Scholz posted a 78 (+6), including one birdie on the day, as Clark fired 79 (+7). Matthew Snyder finished third, posting an 80 (+8).

Brianna Walker controlled the girls 16 and up division as she fired an 84 (+12), five strokes ahead of the runner-up Madyson Acers at 89. In third place was Meg Green at 97. Faith Hedges won the girls 13 to 15 division as she posted 92.

The prep division played the front nine as Will Hedges dominated the field posting 45 (+9). Five-strokes behind Hedges was the runner-up Michael Chong who fired a 50 (+14).

The Kansas City Junior Tour Championship is on August 10 at Shadow Glen Golf Club.

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Click here for KCJT standings heading into the KCJT Championship.

Blue Hills Edges Nicklaus Golf Club to Win Third Straight

Posted on July 31, 2015

MISSION HILLS, Kan. – Blue Hills Country Club won their third straight Junior KC Cup event in a row at Indian Hills Country Club on Thursday, July 30.

The Junior KC Cup is a series of Junior Golf competitions that promotes friendship against Kansas City juniors and prepares them for future team competitions. 2015 is the second year of the Kansas City Cup and the hosting organizations are looking to expand the Junior KC Cup to more facilities in future years.

It was a close battle at Indian Hills Country Club on Thursday as three different teams finished within one stroke of each other. Blue Hills Country Club pulled out the win as they finished with a team score 201. In second was Nicklaus Golf Club as 202 and the host Indian Hills Country Club in third at 203.

The overall 15 and under low-score was posted by Davis Cooper of Nicklaus Golf Club as he fired a 73 (+3). The 13 and under division’s lowest score was posted by Justin Wingerter from Brookridge Country Club as he fired 78 (+8). The 11 and under division played nine-holes and was led by Nick Saporito of Nicklaus Golf Club.

The Junior KC Cup Championship will be hosted at Oakwood Country Club on Wednesday, August 5.

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The Kansas City Junior Tour Traveled North To St. Joseph Country Club

Posted on July 30, 2015

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Kansas City Junior Tour traveled north to play at the St. Joseph Country Club on Wednesday, July 29.

While Kansas City was covered in a morning thunder storm, it was nice and clear up north in St. Joseph. It turned out to be a perfect day for a round of golf as it was 85 degrees and sunny. St. Joseph is known or its rolling hills and tree-line fairways with fast and firm greens.

The boys 16 and up division played from the blue tees, a 6,331-yard, par-71 golf course on Wednesday at St. Joseph Country Club. Trystan Tovkach led the way as he goes back-to-back to win the division two tournaments in a row. Tovkach fired 77 (+6), including one birdie on the day. One-stroke behind Tovkach was a two-way tie for second between Eric Larson and Zack Toussaint at 78 (+7).

The boys 13 to 15 division played the white tees, a 5,992-yard course as Will Harding posted the low-score of the boys with 76 (+5). Two-strokes behind Harding was Joe Bultman at 78 (+7) and Garrett Clark in third at 79 (+8).

Both of the girls divisions played from the red tees, a 5,188-yard course. Brianna Walker controlled the girls 16 and up division as she posted an 89 (+18). Maggie King edged Emma Linscott to win the girls 13 to 15 division firing a 113.

The prep division played the front nine, a 2,591-yard course. William Rau led the way as he posted 42 (+7) to edge Ben Slicker by one stroke at 43 (+8).

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Cunningham Shines at Lawrence Country Club

Posted on July 28, 2015

LAWRENCE, Kan. – The seventh event of the 2015 Kansas City Junior Tour was hosted at Lawrence Country Club on Monday, July 27. There were 69 total junior golfers that competed against one another as they were split into five different divisions.

Lawrence Country Club is known for its rolling hills with tree-lined fairways as well as the five lakes across the course to enhance the difficulty of play. The boys 16 and up division played the bronze tees, a 6,062-yard, par 70 course as the boys 13 to 15 played the silver tees, a 5,621-yard course. All of the girls and the prep division played from the gold tees, a 4,858-yard course.

The boys 16 and up division consisted of a 25-golfer field that was led by Trystan Tovkach who fired 73 (+3). Tovkach had three birdies on the day to finish three-strokes ahead of the runners-up Mott Griffin and Ben Hadden at 76 (+6).

The boys 13 to 15 division consisted of 23-golfers and led by Andrew Cunningham who posted an impressive 70 (E) that included three birdies. Three strokes behind Cunningham, who posted the lowest score of any boys, was the runner-up Garrett Clark at 73 (+3). Owen Hill finished third with a 75 (+5).

Nikki McCurdy dominated the girls 16 and up division as she led the way as she fired 76 (+6). Behind McCurdy was Meg Green at 85 (+15). Isabella Hadden managed the girls 13 to 15 division as she fired 92 to win the division. Five-strokes behind Hadden, was Rosalyn Klaussner as she posted 97.

On his home course, Will Hedges won the prep division as he fired 37 (+2) on the front nine. Hedges had two birdies on the day to finish three strokes ahead of the runner-up William Rau. Rau posted 40 (+5), including one birdie.

The Kansas City Junior Tour only has two more events before the championship at Shadow Glen Golf Club. All competitors on the KCJT at invited to compete in the championship on August 10.

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Marching To the Beat of the Drumm

Posted on July 24, 2015

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – There were 85-junior golfers on the KCJT battled the difficult Drumm Farm Golf Course on Thursday, July 23.

It was a sunny and 88 degree day as the junior golfers faced the blind tee-shots and difficult approaches at Drumm Farm. It is a long 6,564-yard, par-72 course filled with rolling fairways, creeks, ponds, prairie grasses and many hazards to deal with.

The 16 and up division played from the blue tees, a 6,564-yard course as Zack Toussaint led the way as he inked a 71 (-1) on the day. Two-strokes behind Toussaint was a four-way tie for second between Jackson Koenig, Sam Parrott, Tripp Walsworth and Kyler Waisner as the four posted 73 (+1).

The boys 13 to 15 division played the silver tees, a 6,114-yard course that consisted of a 29-golfer field. Thomas Luger controlled the field as he posted the lowest score of the day 69 (-3). Three-strokes behind Luger was the runner-up Garrett Clark at 72 (E).

Both the girls divisions played from the red tees, a 5,110-yard course. Anna Zech posted the lowest score of the girls as she led the 16 and up division as she fired 73 (+1). The runner-up was Teagan Noblit falling one stroke short of Zech at 74 (+2). Julia Misemer dominated the girls 13 to 15 division as she won by ten-strokes, firing a 78 (+6). The runner-up was Isabella Hadden at 88.

The prep division consisted of seven golfers as they played the front nine from the red tees. Ryan Lee directed the way as the he fired a 38 (+2). Three-strokes behind Lee was Drake Krumme at 41 (+5).

The Kansas City Junior Tour will host three events before the Championship at Shadow Glen Golf Club.

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The 2015 Mini-Masters was a success at Drumm Farm Golf Course as the three divisions battled one another for the victory.

Participants were broken into three age groups; boys and girls will compete in the same division: ages 6-7 played three holes of 50 yards, ages 8-9 played six holes of 75 yards, and the 10-12 age group played six holes at 100 yards.

William Whitebird-Griffith won the 10-12 division as he shot 24 on 6 holes. The winner of the 8-9 division was Justus Standlea as he won in a one-hole playoff against Fletcher Noblit. The winner of the 6-7 age division was Carson Standlea as he fired 17 on three holes.

The Kansas City Junior Tour Hits the Half-Way Point at Hillcrest

Posted on July 22, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2015 Kansas City Junior Tour is mid-way through the season as it hosts its fifth event at Hillcrest Country Club on Tuesday.

It was a near perfect day at Hillcrest Country Club as the weather was partly cloudy with a high of 81 degrees.

Sam Parrott led the way in the boys 16 and up division as he posted 74 (+2), including three birdies on the day. Parrott won the division by three-stokes as there was a three-way tie for second between Jackson Eaton, Zack Toussaint and Jamie Busha as the three posted 77 (+5).

Tying Parrott’s 74 was Thomas Luger who dominated the boys 13 to 15 division. Luger had two birdies on the day and finished eight strokes ahead of the runner-up Owen Hill at 82 (+10).

In the girls 16 and up division, Kaleigh Ashen fired the low-score for the girls’ side posting a 77 (+5) with three birdies on the day. Six strokes behind Ashen was Nikki McCurdy who finished runner-up with an 83 (+11).

Julia Misemer controlled the girls 13 to 15 division as she inked an 84 (+12), two-strokes ahead of the runner-up Isabella Hadden. Hadden posted 86 (+14) on the day.

The prep division played the front nine as Drake Krumme managed the course well firing 42 (+6). Behind Krumme was Ben Slicker at 44 (+8).

Click here for the half-way point standings of the KCJT.

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Fisher Wins the 2015 KC Amateur Championship

Posted on July 20, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The 2015 KC Amateur Championship came to a close as Ryne Fisher defeated Mark Terranova by two-strokes.

After taking the lead in the second-round, Fisher was unstoppable. He had a bogeyless 18-hole final-round, including five birdies to post 66 (-5), the lowest 18-hole round of the tournament by any division. Fisher’s final 54-hole total was 71-68-66—205 (-8). Fisher adds the KC Amateur Championship to his list as he won the KC Match play earlier this year in May, to complete a Fisher Slam. Terranova finished runner-up as he inked 67 (-4) in the final round to make a three-round total 69-71-67—207 (-6).

Matt Foster won the Players division as he posted a 79 (+8) to make a three-round total of 79-82-79—240 (+27). Two-strokes behind Foster is the runner-up in the Players division is Christian Guild as he posted a three-round 92-73-77—242 (+29).

Steve Groom from Raytown, Missouri, maintained his lead as he dominated the Seniors division winning by nine strokes. Groom posted a final-round 68 (-3) to win his division posting a three-round 68-69-68—205 (-8). The runner-up was Dave Cunningham with a three-round 71-73-70—214 (+1).

Andy Smith, an assistant women’s golf coach at UMKC, destroyed the Legends division as he posted a three-round 71-70-70—211 (-2) to win the division. Nine-strokes behind Smith was the runner-up Richard Landon at 220 (+7).

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