Junior Collegiate Preview Tournament
Eagle Knoll Golf Course, Hartsburg
The first round of the 2013 Junior Collegiate Preview took place on Thursday, June 27th at Eagle Knoll Golf Club in Hartsburg, MO. The weather was sunny and hot and the players were allowed to ride in carts because of the high heat index.
The heat didn’t keep away low scores on the boy’s side of the tournament. Austin Buente, of Troy, Ill shot a one under 71 to lead the boys after the first day. Right behind him are Brett Windsor from Boonville with an even par 72 and David Bennett from Branson at 73, one over par.
Taylor Hayes, of Lake Ozark, is leading the girls division. Hayes is coming off of a win at the Hieronymous Series tournament at Kirksville and also won the HJS event at Cameron earlier this month. Hayes shot 76, 4 over par, in the first round and is seven strokes ahead of second place Jenna Kosmatka, of Jefferson City. Racheal Pearson from Fenton is in third after shooting 86.
After play, the players were invited to attend a seminar given by Rich Laing from the College Recruits organization. The seminar covered everything high school golfers need to know about college golf including how to communicate with coaches and how to gain exposure.
Round two of the Collegiate Preview begins on Friday starting at 7:30.
Day 2 – 2013 Junior Collegiate Preview
The second and final round of the 2013 Junior Collegiate Preview took place Friday, June 28th at Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg, MO. The warm weather stayed away and brought great play for all the players.
Taylor Hayes, of Lake Ozark, captured the title in the girls division. After posting a 76 in round one, she fires a 73, 1 over par, for a two day total 149. Jefferson City golfer, Jenna Kosmatka took 2nd place with posting an 83-86, for a total of 169. Bailey Yost from Warrenburg, MO took 3rd place, posting the scores 87-85 for a two day total of 172.
In the boys division, Brett Windsor of Boonville, MO and Blaine Buente of Troy, IL had a playoff for first place. Windsor went 72-76 and Buente 76-72, both with a two day total of 148. They both recorded pars on the first playoff hole, but Windsor won the 1st place with a par on the second hole, while Buente recorded a bogey and took 2nd overall. Columbia golfer, Matt Echelmeier finished 3rd posting scores 76-74, for a total of 150.
The next 2013 Junior Championship is the Junior Amateur Championship July 8-9 at Paradise Point Golf Complex in Smithville, MO.
Pictured Above: Matt Echelmeier, Brett Windsor, Blaine Buente
Pictured Above:
Taylor Hayes, Jenna Kosmatka, Bailey Yost
The 7th Annual Junior Collegiate Preview Tournament is being held on June 27-28 at Eagle Knoll Golf Course in Hartsburg.
The tournament is now open to all male and female players ages 14-18. The entry fee is $75 and includes the practice round, championship rounds, and range balls. The deadline to enter is June 22nd.
The format of the tournament is 36 holes of stroke play. Caddies are not allowed in the event.
This tournament is a good way for high school golfers to be exposed to college coaches. The College Recruits organization will be joining the MGA at the event and will be holding a seminar on June 27th. The seminar will be presented by Rich Laing, a former touring Golf Pro and College Golf All-American. He will cover communicating with college coaches, gaining exposure, and what tournaments to play.