Player of the Week: Ginger Howard
Ginger Howard, of Bradenton, Fla., shot even-par 142 (72-70) at the Tanglewood Championship Course in Clemmons, N.C., to win the Tanglewood Challenge.
Howard, 16, is ranked No. 36 in Golfweek’s Junior Rankings. This is her first FCWT win of the 2009-10 season, and the third FCWT win of her career.
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Girls-only events thrive in junior landscape
Two girls-only events – the National Junior Girls Invitational and Kathy Whitworth Invitational – start this week. The goal: Give more girls a competitive outlet, while growing the game. Julie Williams reports.
Player of the Week: Yuri Otsuka
Yuri Otsuka, of Chiba Japan, shot 3-over 147 (77-70) at Port Royal Golf Club in Hilton Head Island, S.C., to win the the International Junior Golf Tour event by two shots.
Player of the Week: Kristin Swindell
Kristin Swindell, of Bradenton, Fla., shot 3-over 147 (74-73) at Southwind Golf Club in Tallahassee, Fla., to win the Florida Junior Tour event by two shots.
Roig full steam ahead on and off course
When Kyle Roig travels to a golf tournament, she sees much more than just fairways and greens. (Try babboon spotting and whale watching.) The 16-year-old has a taste for adventure, and that open mind isn’t hurting her golf game, either.
Player of the Week: McKenzie Talbert
McKenzie Talbert, of North Augusta, S.C., shot 5-over 147 (77-70) at the Golf Club at Ballantyne in Charlotte, N.C., to win the Ballantyne Junior Open by two shots.
Commentary: Junior Ryder Cup changing for the better
The Junior Ryder Cup has built a reputation over the last decade for becoming a biennial blowout. But that could change this year now that the teams’ selection processes are in line with each other, writes Eric Soderstrom.
Miami event to offer three exemptions
Thanks to the First Tee of Miami, Florida isn’t just a spring break destination for college students anymore.
Player of the Week: Victoria Tanco
Victoria Tanco, of Bradenton, Fla., shot 5-under 211 (73-66-72) at Reunion (Fla.) Resort’s Independence Course to win the Annika Invitational by three shots.
Tanco leaves no doubt with Annika Invite win
Chalk up another AJGA invitational title for Victoria Tanco. The 15-year-old Argentine won the Annika Invitational on Monday, her fourth AJGA major victory. Julie Williams was there.
Tanco shoots 66, ties lead at Annika Invite
Victoria Tanco made a big move at the Annika Invitational on Sunday, posting a 6-under 66 to move into a share of the lead with Laetitia Beck.
Beck leads by one at Annika Invitational
Laetitia Beck is well on her way to a second tournament title in as many weeks. The Junior Heritage champion fired a 4-under 68 to take a one-shot lead Saturday at the AJGA’s Annika Invitational.
Player of the Week: Laetitia Beck
Laetitia Beck, of Caesarea, Isreal, shot 4-over 147 at Sea Pines Resort Ocean Course and Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, S.C., to win the Junior Heritage by two shots.
Beck, Liu unseat Thompsons at Junior Heritage
Laetitia Beck gave up no ground Sunday at the Junior Heritage, hanging on to her share of the first-round lead to block Alexis Thompson from a title defense. As for the boys? Jim Liu stayed consistent for a one-shot victory.
Thompson siblings in hunt at Junior Heritage
Curtis Thompson and his younger sister Alexis are both trying to defend their Junior Heritage titles from last year. Despite struggling at times Saturday, both remain in contention.
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