Written by Andrew Strom
The 2010 season for the Triple Cities Golf Association Junior Tour has offically begun! We had a great day today with a large field of 55 golfers competing competing on a beautiful day for golf. Chenango Valley State Park proved to be a tough test of golf with their tree lined fairways and 15 to 20 mile per hours winds most of the day.
In the 10-12 age group, Hogan Bendert had a stellar 43 on the front nine to take medalist honors. Hogan made pars on the 1st, 5th and 9th hole to help him win. Look out for Hogan this year as he takes an early lead in the Player of the Year Points.
In the 13-15 age group, James Zhang had the best round of any age group with a 76. After a shaky start through the first three holes, James found his rhythm with birdies on 4,6 and 8 to come back strong. Nathan Cavaluzzi was right behind James with a 78, highlighted by a 37 on the back nine. Nathan had a great birdie on the 11th hole, the number one handicap hole on the golf course and one of the tougher holes in the Southern Tier!
Finally, in the 16-18 age group, Windsor High Schoool rising junior Chirs Stricek shot a 82 to take medalist honors. Chris won by five strokes beating a trio of players, Brandon Gaydorus, Ryan Vicki and Mike Fitzgerald, at 87. Thanks again to Jay Kelly and all the staff at Chenango Valley State Park for a great day. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at The Links at Hiawatha Landing on July 5th!
RESULTS
| 10 - 12 Age Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hogan Bendert | 43 |
| 2 | Zach Sitzman | 50 |
| 3 | Alice Zhang | 53 |
| 4 | Jared Reester | 54 |
| 5 | Garrett Krisko | 56 |
| 6 | Thomas Davis | 57 |
| 7 | Jonah Bennett | 58 |
| 8 | Connor Schutt | 59 |
| 9 | Lucas Hennan | 60 |
| 9 | Jordan Congdon | 60 |
| 13 - 15 Age Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Zhang | 76 |
| 2 | Nathan Cavaluzzi | 78 |
| 3 | Daniel Gridley | 86 |
| 4 | Adam Cox | 88 |
| 5 | Matt Ploutz | 89 |
| 6 | Keenan Conrad | 90 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Short | 92 |
| 8 | Ryan Igo | 93 |
| 9 | Eli Simeon | 95 |
| 10 | Bryan Talbot | 96 |
| 16 - 18 Age Group | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Stricek | 82 |
| 2 | Brandon Gaydorus | 87 |
| 2 | Ryan Vicki | 87 |
| 2 | Mike Fitzgerald | 87 |
| 5 | Chad Baxter | 90 |
| 5 | Troy Gates | 90 |
| 5 | Stephen Yanchus | 90 |
| 8 | Tim Wilson | 95 |
| 8 | Matt Kisloski | 95 |
| 10 | Ben Hutchison | 97 |