October 5, 2024 | Maili Bartz
A look into the first round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held at Ellendale Country Club in Houma, Louisiana on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
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60 players competed in the first round of the 2024 LJGT Tour Championship held at Ellendale Country Club. Tee times began this morning at 7:30 AM off the 1st tee. The course played to a par 72 at 6,644 yards for the Overall Boys Division and approximately 5,734 yards for the Overall Girls and Boys 11-13 Division.
Houma, LA – Evelynn Artieta leads the Overall Girls’ division at the 2024 Louisiana Junior Golf Tour Championship with an impressive four-under-par 68 heading into tomorrow’s final round. Artieta delivered a standout performance, recording six birdies and two bogeys in today’s round. Trailing in second place is Maci Williams of Brusly at one-over par, followed by Jade Neves of New Orleans in third at five-over par.
In the Boys’ 11-13 division, Grey Ramsey of Choudrant is in the lead with a two-under-par 70. Ramsey had a strong round, making three birdies and a single bogey. Close on his heels are Eli Knighton of Shreveport and Owen Lejeune of Baton Rouge, both at one-under-par 71. Tied for fourth at even par are Augustin Gros of Metairie and Landon Lotz of Slidell.
Kevin Zheng of Baton Rouge leads the Overall Boys’ division with a two-under-par 70. Zheng had an eventful round, recording four birdies and two bogeys. Just one shot behind is Ben Blanco of Broussard at one-under par, while Elliot Aucoin of Baton Rouge and Will Porter of Monroe currently sit in third place at even par.
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