Kubica and Suresh take home Title at Elite UK
- Alex Martin
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Konner Kubica earned a commanding six-stroke victory at the Elite Event at University of Kentucky. He carded 13 birdies and an eagle enroute to rounds of 67-66 to finish the event at 133 (-11). Konner took home the Boys 16-19 and overall Boys 14-19 division titles for his second career GolfWeek Junior Tour win! Michael Quallich, Luc Kelty, Cameron Herring and Brady Barnum all finished in a tie for 2nd place at 139, five under par for the event!
Nikitha Suresh adds another victory to her Hall of Fame resume after posting rounds of 74-77 to take home the Girls 15-19 division. She carded four birdies enroute to her 8th career GolfWeek Junior Tour win at 151 (+7). Tula Puzzuoli earned runner up honors after firing rounds of 78-76 to finish the event at 154 (+10). Grace Soale posted rounds of 81-76 to earn third place honors at 157 (+13).
Andrew Perry dominated the Boys 14-15 division at UK - Big Blue firing rounds of 69-70 to earn a six-stroke victory at 139 (-5). He led the field in birdies carding 12 over the two rounds enroute to his first GolfWeek Junior Tour victory. Zac McGrath and Keaton Knott tied for runner up honors after rounds of 70-75--145 (+1). Finn Johnson and Jake Walker rounded out the top 5 finishers in a tie for 4th place at 147 (+3).
Alex Hasselbeck earned his first GolfWeek Junior Tour victory as he posted rounds of 71-72 to take home the Boys 14-15 and overall Boys 14-19 divisions at Kearney Hill Golf Links. Alex led the field in birdies carding 7 over the 36 holes of play enroute to a one stroke victory at 143 (-1). Cade Wilson earned runner up honors after back-to-back rounds of even par, 72 to finish the event at 144 (E). Casper Johansson rounded out the podium finishers after carding 74-74 to finish the event at 148 (+4).
Mallory Quickel led the Girls 15-19 division at Kearney Hill from start to finish to earn her first GolfWeek Junior Tour victory! She fired rounds of 78-77 to take home a two-stroke victory at 155 (+11). Natalie Druffel posted rounds of 81-76 to earn runner up honors at 157 (+13). Anuja Patel carded rounds of 82-77 to round out the podium finishers!
Ben Meredith fired rounds of 73-75 to take home the Boys 16-19 division at Kearney Hill. He led the field in birdies carding six enroute to a one stroke victory at 148 (+4)! Lane McConathy and Vidur Gopal both fired final rounds of 71 (-1) to earn runner up honors! Lane and Vidur finished the event at 149 (+5). Jack Farmery and Grant Pellowe finished in a tie for fourth place to round out the top 5 finishers.
Savanna Blackmore took home the Girls 14 and Under division with rounds of 75-76 enroute to an eight-stroke victory! She carded four birdies enroute to victory at 151 (+7). Elin Fritz posted rounds of 78-81 to earn runner up honors at 159 (+15). Elin led the field in birdies carding five over the two days of competition. Olivia Sisk earned third place honors after firing rounds of 79-81--160 (+16).
Matthew White took care of business at Kearney Hill in the Boys 13 and Under division, taking home an eight-stroke victory! Matthew fired rounds of 68-67 to finish the event at 135, nine-under par! Matthew led the field from wire-to-wire, carding 10 birdies over the 36 holes of play. Scribner Dailey IV posted rounds of 72-71 to earn runner up honors at 143 (-1). Cameron Amen fired a three-under par 69 during the final round to earn third place honors at level par for the event (144).
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