IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks May 2019 | Page 11

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 11