WINCHESTER, KY (October 27, 2024) – The Kentucky PGA Junior Tour concluded it’s season the weekend of October 26-27. Will Carter and Morgan Kennedy hung on in their second round to come out on top.

Carter shot the low round on Saturday with a score of 69 (-3) with six birdies for the Boys 16-18 division. He finished his second round with four birdies to help him hold onto his lead. Evan Taylor finished runner-up for the second year in a row, trailing Carter by only three strokes.

Kennedy played steady golf the entire weekend, with the tough course conditions in the late afternoon on day one she managed to put together a solid round of 77, carding two birdies on the day. Defending Lou Perry Champion Anika Okuda hung on closely with Kennedy until the last three holes.

In the Boys 13-15 division, Finn Johnson had two successful days, shooting 72 (E) on day one and finished his final round with a back nine total of 33 (-2). He carded two solo birdies on the back nine to secure his five-stroke victory over Lane McConathy who also shot under par on the back nine with a total of 34 (-1).

In the Girls 13-15 division, Rosie Patterson held on to her lead after the division’s low round of 75, to finish five shots ahead of the 13-15 Girls’ Player of the Year winner, Heidi Mitchell who made a charge for the lead on day two shooting a 79.

Great golf continued into the younger nine-hole divisions. In the Boys 11-12 division Max DeHaven successfully held onto his lead on day two in very cold conditions, tying the low score for the morning of 40. Braden Hendricks also held on by a small margin to Mason Day in the Boys 10 & Under Division. Hendricks carded the low score on Saturday for his division shooting a 37. After being tied with Maclan Foley on day one, Maximus Shadler carded a low round of 38 (+3) in his final round to round out the Boys 8 & Under Division.

Parker Haddix dominated the field in the Girls 10-12 Division, finishing with a two-day total of 74 (+4) and winning by sixteen strokes. She only carded one bogey in her day one score of 36 (+1) and carded two birdies in her final round. Another dominating performance in the Girls 9 & Under Division, winning by a margin of 19 strokes was Madeline Sherertz. Sherertz carded three birdies in her final round, including two in the last two holes to shoot an impressive 36 (+1).

Full results can be found HERE.

Photos can be found HERE.

The Kentucky PGA Junior Tour would like to thank PGA members Robbie and Bobbie Baldwin including their entire staff and members at Winchester Country Club for their hospitality and willingness to host this prestigious event at their club. Additionally, we would like to thank all participants who competed in this event as well as all of the tournaments throughout the season.

About Kentucky Junior Golf:
Kentucky Junior Golf is part of the Kentucky Golf Foundation, one of three organizations that comprise Golf House Kentucky. Kentucky Junior Golf includes the state’s top tournaments and programs for the state’s golfers aged 18 or younger, featuring the Kentucky PGA Junior Tour, Youth on Course, the Youth on Course caddie program, PGA Jr. League, and Drive, Chip & Putt. Kentucky Junior Golf is dedicated to introducing Kentucky’s youth to the game of golf, providing resources to further enjoyment within the sport, and developing the skills necessary for players to thrive both on and off the golf course.

Junior Tour Contact:
MacKenzie Peyton | Golf House Kentucky | mpeyton@kygolf.org | (502) 805-5725