The Junior Am Golf Tournament was played on April 20 at Roanoke Country Club. This tournament helps fund College scholarships for Juniors each year given out at the annual HOF banquet. It is made up of Amateur golfers paired with the areas best Junior golfers. The format is divided into two separate tournaments. The teams play a Best 2 Balls of 4 net along with the Junior player. Also, the Juniors are playing out their own ball for a lowest score for the day.
In the team category, the group of Allen Hutchinson, Patrick Hutchinson, John Swanson and (Junior)Uzair Mirza won with a team score of 134 (-8), one shot better than 2 other teams of Bill Lawfield, Blain Mead, Jake Allison and (Junior) Kathryn Ha, and Morris Turner, Reid Garst, Jim Stevens and (Junior) Nick Crawford.
In the Junior Medalist division, Nate Faulkner overcame the firm greens, high rough, tough greens and a breezy afternoon to beat out Uzair Mirza by one shot with a score of 76. A group of 4 other Juniors were close, only being 2 shots back.
Thanks to all of the teams that played and those helping to raise money for these Juniors scholarships. Also, Thanks to Tim McAfee and Roanoke Country Club for hosting this fine event. If anyone is interested in making a donation can contact the RVGHOF. Any amount donation will be appreciated.
