The KC Junior Championship kicked off on Wednesday, May 26th at Hillcrest Golf Course in east Kansas City. With the sun finally out, kids took their positions on their respective holes for the 3:30 p.m. shotgun start. Throughout the day there were several lead changes in both the girl’s and boy’s division. Ultimately, with a score +6 over par, Averi Mickelson lead the girl’s division after day one, carding four birdies on her round. Just three strokes behind Averi were Maya McVey and Sam Maceli. Over in the boy’s division, Liam Coughlin was the clubhouse leader at the end of the day with a score of –5 (67) that featured seven birdies on his card. Trailing right behind Liam was Ian McCray who shot a four-under, 68, after carding five birdies and an eagle.
Unfortunately, the 36-hole Championship was shortened after Round Two was cancelled due to lightning/storms in the area. The event’s results after the first 18 holes is now final. Congratulations to Liam Coughlin on his win and now Watson Challenge qualifier, as well as Averi Mickelson on her title and now Prairie Invitational qualifier.
Thanks to Hillcrest Golf Course for hosting one of our biggest junior events of the summer. We hope to see everyone back again next year hopefully with a more normal school year schedule and no rain!
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