Junior Tour Cup: Cinematic Recap

Last October, the 12 best junior golfers from the North and South regions faced off in a team style event at Augusta Country Club . Each team was comprised of the four top players from each of the boys 12-14, boys 15-18, and the girls divisions.

The teams 

North

Girls 12-18

Olivia Hodges

Hailey Jung

Lillie Mallis

Sydney Marshall

Boys 15-18

Matt Calhoun  

Jiho Choi

Griffin Latimer

Ryan Light

Boys 12-14

Aidan Park

Logan Skaggs

Jake Spindler

Wynn Stephens

South

Girls 12-18

Leigh Allen

Ariel Collins 

Cadence Nance

Grace Outhavong

Boys 15-18

Christopher Dedman

Caden Hartley

Peyton Phillips

Daniel Harkins

Boys 12-14

Grant Edens

Gavin Gaylord

Lathan Hillin

Poli Medrano

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The matches got off to a hot start. On Saturday, the North Team took an early lead in the morning four-ball matches (3.5-2.5). Yet the South Team maintained the deficit and tied the afternoon foursomes (3-3) to maintain a one point deficit (6.5-5.5).

Sunday morning quickly became competitive, with five matches being decided on the 18th hole. The teams were tied  as the final group of Jiho Choi (North) and Caden Hartley (South) walked onto the 18th tee. Choi had battled back from two down in the match and was on a roll. After a two-putt par, Choi had won the clinching point for the North team, securing the Junior Tour Cup.  

While the North team came out on top, the event was highlighted by the friendships built during the event and the camaraderie between the teams.  The event will return to the GSGA Junior Tour schedule later this year. Selections will be based on players performance in GSGA Junior Tour events in the 2024 season.