IJGT Faldo Series South Carolina Championship was
held at Dolphin Head Golf Course, Hilton Head Island,
SC, April 13 -14.
Taking home the crown in the Boys 19 and Under Division
was IJGA student-athlete Erik Fogel of Stockholm,
Sweden. Playing in the final IJGT event of his junior career
before playing golf for Sonoma State University, Fogel
closed out his IJGT career in fashion. Coming out of the
gate with consistency and determination, Fogel managed
to fire a back nine, two-under par 34, giving him a one
shot lead heading into the final round. Fogel ran away with
the victory by firing another two-under par-70, winning his
division by six shots.
Coming away victorious in the Girls Division was IJGA
student Vasundhara Thiara. Hailing from the sub-continent
India, Thiara bested the field in dominant fashion. After
firing an even par 72 on Saturday, the IJGA student
managed the fire an incredible one under 71, finishing the
tournament with a remarkable two day total of 143.
Boys Under 19 Division
1st - Erik Fogel: 70 + 70--140
CONGRATS!
2nd - Steven Strasheim: 76 +
70--146
T6 - Brad Riley: 71 + 80--151
T6 - Tristin Galant: 72 + 79-
-151
T10 - Chase Philips: 81 + 73-
-154
T10 - Kazuki Yamauchi: 76 + 78--154
Boys Under 16 Division
T2 - Patrik Sun - 75 + 82--157
4th - Gautam Potdukhe: 83 + 77--160
6th - Muhamad Zaini: 80 + 83--162
Rounding out the Boys 19 & Under division punching their
tickets to the Faldo Series US Grand Final were IJGA /
BGGA student Kotaro Murata and IJGA student Steven
Strasheim. Both students put up spectacular showings
that helped them secure a top 2 finish for the division one
commits. Murata will be attending the University of Hawaii
and Strasheim with be an Aggie at New Mexico State
University in the fall.
Girls Under 16 Division
1st - Vasundhara Singh Thiara: 72
+ 71--143 CONGRATS!
3rd - Pamas Abhiteachapan: 88 +
88--176
4th - Noe Hirota: 99 + 90--189
Finishing in second place, IJGA student Patrick Sun and
BGGA student Chad Kemmerer battled it out all day before
finishing tied for the final spots for the Faldo U.S. Grand Final.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
May
May
May
May
May
16 - IJGA End of the Year Party, Spanish Wells Golf Club, 6:30 - 10 p.m.
17 - Last day of school at Heritage Academy
20 & 21 - Final exams at Heritage Academy
22 - Heritage Academy Baccalaureatte
23 - Heritage Academy Graduation
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