IMG Academies golfer So Young Hwang won the girls 15-18 year old age division in the inaugural IMG Leadbetter Junior Golf Tour event.
The tournament was held over two days at the Waldoff Astoria Golf Club in Orlando.
Hwang carded a 36-hole total of 151 to win by four.
Bradenton's Remec Carlson placed second in the boys 12-15 year old division with a 162 total.
Longwood's Owen Curry won that division going away with a 72-75--147.
The tour has 19 dates listed on its schedule, but none in the Manatee County area. The closest tourney is in Naples area.
Arizona is another location for some events, which haven't been finalized on a full schedule.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Kaymer's performance lost in the shuffle
Lost in the shuffle at the PGA Championship was how well Martin Kaymer played and how poor Nick Watney was.
Kaymer had just two bogeys in his last 54 holes and made several clutch putts along the way.
The German became the first person from his country not named Bernhard Langer to win a major.
Langer won the 1985 and 1993 Masters.
Kaymer jumped from No. 13 in the world to No. 5 with his maiden major championship victory.
He did it with about a 15-foot par saving putt at the 72nd hole just to get into the clubhouse at 11 under, where Bubba Watson had finished at.
Then Dustin Johnson's two-stroke penalty cost D.J. a spot in a three-way playoff paved the way for Kaymer and Watson to duel for the Wanamaker Trophy.
Kaymer fought back after Watson birdied the first playoff hole, with about another 15-footer for birdie at the second playoff hole.
Then Kaymer opted for the layup and conservative approach after Watson smashed his approach on the final playoff hole in the water.
His two-putt bogey was good enough to lift the trophy.
Meanwhile, Watney did his best Dustin Johnson impersonation.
Watney had birdied the first two holes in each of the first three rounds.
However, he doubled the first hole and his triple bogey at No. 7 ended any chance at his first major.
Watney ended up with an 81, which was reminiscent of how Johnson blew up his final round of the U.S. Open earlier this year at Pebble Beach.
In fairness to Johnson, he did redeem himself with the way he played down the stretch at Whistling Straits.
Johnson was three back with six holes to play and entered the 72nd hole with a one-stroke lead before fate and ill-timing entered the picture.
To read about my feelings about the situation, click here
Kaymer had just two bogeys in his last 54 holes and made several clutch putts along the way.
The German became the first person from his country not named Bernhard Langer to win a major.
Langer won the 1985 and 1993 Masters.
Kaymer jumped from No. 13 in the world to No. 5 with his maiden major championship victory.
He did it with about a 15-foot par saving putt at the 72nd hole just to get into the clubhouse at 11 under, where Bubba Watson had finished at.
Then Dustin Johnson's two-stroke penalty cost D.J. a spot in a three-way playoff paved the way for Kaymer and Watson to duel for the Wanamaker Trophy.
Kaymer fought back after Watson birdied the first playoff hole, with about another 15-footer for birdie at the second playoff hole.
Then Kaymer opted for the layup and conservative approach after Watson smashed his approach on the final playoff hole in the water.
His two-putt bogey was good enough to lift the trophy.
Meanwhile, Watney did his best Dustin Johnson impersonation.
Watney had birdied the first two holes in each of the first three rounds.
However, he doubled the first hole and his triple bogey at No. 7 ended any chance at his first major.
Watney ended up with an 81, which was reminiscent of how Johnson blew up his final round of the U.S. Open earlier this year at Pebble Beach.
In fairness to Johnson, he did redeem himself with the way he played down the stretch at Whistling Straits.
Johnson was three back with six holes to play and entered the 72nd hole with a one-stroke lead before fate and ill-timing entered the picture.
To read about my feelings about the situation, click here
Korda finishes runner up at U.S. Women's Amateur
Bradenton's Jessica Korda came up short in her quest to win the 110th U.S. Women's Amateur at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club.
Korda ended up finishing runner-up to Danielle Kang, who hails from Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Korda hit most of the greens in regulation, but her putter wasn't quite cooperating and that's what ultimately cost her.
She fought back from 2-down after the morning round of the 36-hole final on Sunday.
Eventually, Korda found herself 1-up, but Kang brought it back and then took a 1-up lead going to the par-3 17th.
Kang stuck an approach to about 4 feet.
Korda responded with a stellar approach, a couple feet further away than Kang was.
However, she missed the putt and Kang converted to take the trophy.
Nonetheless, it was a great week for Korda who had taken time away from the tournament grind by not entering the U.S. Girls Junior due to her hectic schedule.
That schedule included her third consecutive U.S. Women's Open, which was won by fellow Bradenton and former Pendleton School at IMG Academies' grad Paula Creamer.
Korda also participated on the winning Team USA in the Curtis Cup and fared well in a recent West Florida Golf Tour stop at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
Korda ended up finishing runner-up to Danielle Kang, who hails from Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Korda hit most of the greens in regulation, but her putter wasn't quite cooperating and that's what ultimately cost her.
She fought back from 2-down after the morning round of the 36-hole final on Sunday.
Eventually, Korda found herself 1-up, but Kang brought it back and then took a 1-up lead going to the par-3 17th.
Kang stuck an approach to about 4 feet.
Korda responded with a stellar approach, a couple feet further away than Kang was.
However, she missed the putt and Kang converted to take the trophy.
Nonetheless, it was a great week for Korda who had taken time away from the tournament grind by not entering the U.S. Girls Junior due to her hectic schedule.
That schedule included her third consecutive U.S. Women's Open, which was won by fellow Bradenton and former Pendleton School at IMG Academies' grad Paula Creamer.
Korda also participated on the winning Team USA in the Curtis Cup and fared well in a recent West Florida Golf Tour stop at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Korda makes the semifinals
Jessica Korda defeated Erynne Lee 4 and 3 in the 110th U.S. Women's Amateur on Friday.
That win takes the Bradenton golfer into the semifinals of the marquee national amateur championship.
Korda took a 1-up lead on No. 8 and never looked back.
She played the next seven holes in 2-under par, while Lee couldn't gain any ground.
It's been a busy summer for Korda, having qualified for her third consecutive U.S. Women's Open after taking medalist honors in the sectionals.
She also was a member of the winning U.S. Curtis Cup team.
However, Korda took a break from the hectic schedule by not entering the U.S. Girls Junior and so far it seems that decision is paying dividends.
She'll try to advance to the final on Saturday against Canada's Stephanie Sherlock.
That is the second semifinal match and tees off at 10:15 a.m.
That win takes the Bradenton golfer into the semifinals of the marquee national amateur championship.
Korda took a 1-up lead on No. 8 and never looked back.
She played the next seven holes in 2-under par, while Lee couldn't gain any ground.
It's been a busy summer for Korda, having qualified for her third consecutive U.S. Women's Open after taking medalist honors in the sectionals.
She also was a member of the winning U.S. Curtis Cup team.
However, Korda took a break from the hectic schedule by not entering the U.S. Girls Junior and so far it seems that decision is paying dividends.
She'll try to advance to the final on Saturday against Canada's Stephanie Sherlock.
That is the second semifinal match and tees off at 10:15 a.m.
The Gray-Pavin conundrum
There are very few times I'll side against my journalism brethren, but the Jim Gray and Corey Pavin situation is that case.
As the reports say, Gray, who is a Golf Channel reporter, interviewed Pavin and reported that the U.S. Ryder Cup captain plans to use one of his captain's picks on Tiger Woods if Woods fails to qualify for the team.
Pavin used Wednesday's press conference at the PGA Championship to call Gray out, claiming he was misinterpreted.
Pavin said it wouldn't be fair to the other players and that no captain's picks have been decided yet.
As is being reported, Gray told Pavin he's a liar and that he's going down following the press conference when fellow reporters began vacating the scene.
Pavin tweeted about it later saying Gray had waited for the cameras to stop rolling, and according to reports, Pavin's wife pulled her cell phone out to record all that transpired.
Normally, I'd side with Gray and defend him for seeking out the truth and reporting it, but I think his reaction isn't the right way to go about that.
This isn't the first time, the veteran broadcaster has found himself as a polarizing figure based off an interview.
Gray stirred up controversy back in 1999 at the Major League Baseball All-Star game.
The All-Century team was announced and Gray interviewed Pete Rose, who at that time had not confessed to betting on baseball.
Gray continuously grilled Rose about the allegations and why he signed the paper accepting his ban from baseball.
It didn't play out too well on national television, as Rose ended up looking better than Gray.
Yet Gray's pressuring questions turned out to have validity as Rose eventually admitted to betting on baseball years later.
Gray might just be right about his current situation with Pavin, but the way he is going about it - by calling Pavin a liar and telling him he's going down - isn't the right course of action.
As the reports say, Gray, who is a Golf Channel reporter, interviewed Pavin and reported that the U.S. Ryder Cup captain plans to use one of his captain's picks on Tiger Woods if Woods fails to qualify for the team.
Pavin used Wednesday's press conference at the PGA Championship to call Gray out, claiming he was misinterpreted.
Pavin said it wouldn't be fair to the other players and that no captain's picks have been decided yet.
As is being reported, Gray told Pavin he's a liar and that he's going down following the press conference when fellow reporters began vacating the scene.
Pavin tweeted about it later saying Gray had waited for the cameras to stop rolling, and according to reports, Pavin's wife pulled her cell phone out to record all that transpired.
Normally, I'd side with Gray and defend him for seeking out the truth and reporting it, but I think his reaction isn't the right way to go about that.
This isn't the first time, the veteran broadcaster has found himself as a polarizing figure based off an interview.
Gray stirred up controversy back in 1999 at the Major League Baseball All-Star game.
The All-Century team was announced and Gray interviewed Pete Rose, who at that time had not confessed to betting on baseball.
Gray continuously grilled Rose about the allegations and why he signed the paper accepting his ban from baseball.
It didn't play out too well on national television, as Rose ended up looking better than Gray.
Yet Gray's pressuring questions turned out to have validity as Rose eventually admitted to betting on baseball years later.
Gray might just be right about his current situation with Pavin, but the way he is going about it - by calling Pavin a liar and telling him he's going down - isn't the right course of action.
Korda into quarters at U.S. Women's Amateur
Bradenton's Jessica Korda battled a feisty opponent, before earning a quarterfinal spot in the 110th U.S. Women's Amateur at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club on Thursday.
Korda and Lisa McCloskey, of Houston, went 20 holes before the Bradenton Prep student prevailed.
Korda had taken a 1-up lead with three holes to go, but bogeyed No. 16 to draw the match back to all square.
She birdied the 17th to regain that lead with just one hole to play, but another bogey sent the match into sudden death.
Finally, Korda ended it on the 20th hole as McCloskey was heading for a bogey.
Instead of rolling it close for a par, Korda knocked in a birdie on the par-4 second to win the playoff and head into Friday's quarterfinal against Erynne Lee.
Korda and Lisa McCloskey, of Houston, went 20 holes before the Bradenton Prep student prevailed.
Korda had taken a 1-up lead with three holes to go, but bogeyed No. 16 to draw the match back to all square.
She birdied the 17th to regain that lead with just one hole to play, but another bogey sent the match into sudden death.
Finally, Korda ended it on the 20th hole as McCloskey was heading for a bogey.
Instead of rolling it close for a par, Korda knocked in a birdie on the par-4 second to win the playoff and head into Friday's quarterfinal against Erynne Lee.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Korda prevails; Chen doesn't at U.S. Women's Amateur
And then there was one.
Jessica Korda made it past her second round match earlier today in riveting comeback fashion, while fellow Bradenton junior golfer Doris Chen was eliminated in the U.S. Women's Amateur at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club.
Korda was 1-down to Candace Schepperle through 11 holes in the round of 32 match.
Then she stormed back by shooting 2-under par over the next five holes to defeat Schepperle 4 and 2.
In contrast, the Birmingham, Ala. native bogeyed four of those five holes to help Korda's comeback.
The Bradenton Prep student plays Lisa McCloskey, of Houston, in Thursday afternoon's round of 16.
Meanwhile, Chen never got it going in her match with Canada's Jennifer Kirby.
Kirby took the lead after No. 1 and never looked back, eventually downing Chen 3 and 2.
Chen never had a lead in the match.
Jessica Korda made it past her second round match earlier today in riveting comeback fashion, while fellow Bradenton junior golfer Doris Chen was eliminated in the U.S. Women's Amateur at Charlotte (N.C.) Country Club.
Korda was 1-down to Candace Schepperle through 11 holes in the round of 32 match.
Then she stormed back by shooting 2-under par over the next five holes to defeat Schepperle 4 and 2.
In contrast, the Birmingham, Ala. native bogeyed four of those five holes to help Korda's comeback.
The Bradenton Prep student plays Lisa McCloskey, of Houston, in Thursday afternoon's round of 16.
Meanwhile, Chen never got it going in her match with Canada's Jennifer Kirby.
Kirby took the lead after No. 1 and never looked back, eventually downing Chen 3 and 2.
Chen never had a lead in the match.
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