July 31, 2024 | Alexis Deese
A look into the final round of the LJGT at University Club tournament held at the University Club in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, July 30, 2024.
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74 players competed in the final round of the LJGT at University Club tournament held at the University Club in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tee times began this morning at 9:15 AM off the 1st tee. The course played to a par 72 at 6,597 yards for the Overall Boys Division and approximately 5,598 yards for the Overall Girls and Boys 11-13 Division.
Baton Rouge, LA – After being tied for first place after round one, Derby Everson of Shreveport claimed his victory in the Boys 11-13 division during the final round of LJGT at U-Club. Everson, with a final-round score of 64, finished at 8-under par with 9 birdies, and a flawless bogey-free front 9. Finishing the championship at 7-under Everson beat his competition by 10 strokes. Runner up was Augustin Gros of Metairie at 3-over par and a bogey-free back 9 in the final round. Third place went to Reed Winkler of Shreveport, who finished the tournament at 5-over par.
Holding firm at the top of the leaderboard on her home course, Maci Williams of Brusly is once again the Overall Girls Champion, finishing the tournament at six-over par. This marks the second consecutive year Williams has earned her title as the Overall Girls Champion of the LJGT at U-Club. Vivian Volion of Springfield is the runner-up with a total score of ten-over par, while Evelynn Artieta of Denham Springs claimed third place with a score of 13-over par.
Sitting in sixth place after the first round Bennett Lanasa of Mandeville rose up the leaderboard and is the Overall Boys Champion after a one-hole playoff. Lanasa and Parker Greene of Mandeville finished the final round tied at two-over par, leading to a showdown on the par 4, 18th hole. While Greene made par on the playoff hole, Lanasa claimed the trophy with a birdie, adding to his five birdies in the final round. Greene, who finished as the runner-up, played consistently with one bogey on both the front and back nines, and he closed his round with a birdie on 18. Riggs Ryan of Lafayette is in third place after winning a scorecard playoff, shooting a 72 after the round.
The LJGT at U-Club is grateful for the hospitality of University Club and wishes to thank the staff for all their hard work. The course was well maintained, providing the junior golfers with a truly outstanding experience.
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