Throughout recent years, there has been a vairety of young men and women whom have benfitted from the golf and life experiences provided through our junior golf program. A few individuals have excelled from junior golfers to Divison I college athletes, including; Chase Duncan (North Carolina State), Emily Chiodo (Bucknell Univeristy), Brixton Albert (Radford University), and our Men's Club Champion, Gregg Hostetter (Campbell University). These inviduals, as well as other previous junior golfers, have used local tournaments to propel themselves into a higher level of competition. This past year was no exception to this standard.
Here are some examples of the successes of our junior golf program in 2006:
2006 Club Championship Results:
18 Hole Boys Club Champion - Matthew Burkhart
9 Hole Boys Club Champion - Mark Dano
9 Hole Girls Club Champion - Adrienne Yoder
5 Hole Boys Club Champion - Ian Burkhart
5 Hole Girls Club Champion - Rachel Petrone
2 Hole Boys Club Champion - Christian Eby
Season Ending LCJGT Standtings:
Boys:
Senior Boys;
1st - Matthew Burkahrt (Also won Tour Championship)
2nd - Josh Burg
Junior Boys (18 Holes);
3rd - Devin O'Grady
8th - Dan McCrudden
Junior-Junior Boys (18 Holes);
1st - Craig Hornberger
6th - JD Dornes
Junior-Junior Boys (9 Holes);
T4th - Mark Dano
T4th - Chris Keener
Girls:
Senior Girls;
2nd - Kayla Beck
Junior-Junior (9 Holes);
2nd - Lauren Capoferri
The recent success of many Meadia Heights junior golfers is testimony to the patience and hard work of those who have been products of our outstanding junior golf program. The accomplishments of these individuals, and the continued support of the membership, will help to inspire future junior golfers and preserve our reputation the area's finest junior golf program.