MOBERLY, Mo. (June 17, 2024) – Today, Heritage Hills Golf Course in Moberly hosted the third Missouri Junior Tour event of the season, sponsored by Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. A total of 67 junior golfers from various age groups competed for the top spot in their division. 

In the 16-18 Male flight, brothers Chayton and Chancen Jordan (Rolla) tied for first place, both scoring a commendable 3-over-par, 73. Chayton emerged victorious in the chip-off to secure the gold medal, while Chancen took home the silver. Hagan Ritter (Macon) finished third with a score of 4-over, 74.

Catherine Fallis (Columbia) dominated the 16-18 Female flight, winning with a score of 3-over, 73. Audrey Smith (Rolla) claimed second place with an 11-over, 81, and Breckyn Shewmake (Hartsburg) rounded out the top three with a 23-over, 93.

In the 14-15 Male flight, Blayne Altermatt (Mountain View) clinched the top spot with a score of 5-over 75. Crue Michel (Sunrise Beach) followed closely in second place with a 7-over, 77. Ethan Bartles (Springfield) and Kaden Massie (Ashland) tied for third at 8-over, 78, with Bartles winning the chip-off for the bronze.

Rylee Allred (Ash Grove) triumphed in the 14-15 18-hole Female flight, shooting a 10-over, 80. Haven Evers (Eldon) secured second place with a 15-over, 85, and Claire Sinnett (Jefferson City) earned third with a 21-over, 91.

In the 12-13 Male 18-hole flight, Jack Sinnett (Jefferson City) took first place with a score of 15-over, 85. Cash Smith (Columbia) followed in second with a 16-over, 86, while Derrick Douglass (Jefferson City) finished third with a 25-over, 95.

The following flights played nine holes of stroke play:

Camdyn Jones (Knob Noster) won the 14-15 Female 9-hole flight with a score of 19-over, 54. Gabby Anderson (Columbia) took home silver after firing 23-over, 58. 

Maxwell Sutton (Springfield) triumphed in the 12-13 Male 9-hole flight at 3-over-par, 38. Grant Darr (Kirksville) secured second place with a score of 13-over, 48

Ashtyn Shaw (Jefferson City) won the 10-13 Female flight, shooting a 5-over, 40. Drew Maze (Columbia) and Kylee Fish (Huntsville) tied for second at 6-over, 41, with Maze winning the chip-off for second place.

Tyson Strupp (Columbia) took first place in the 10-11 Male flight with a score of 3-over, 38. Hunter Brown (Washington) earned silver with a 6-over, 41, and Finn Hutchison (Mokane) finished third with a 7-over, 42.

Brady Shivers (Jefferson City) won the 8-9 male division with a score of 23-over, 58, and Allison Knaebel claimed the 8-9 Female division after shooting 27-over, 62. 

This event was made possible by the sponsorship of Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail. As the Midwest’s premier golf destination, the Lake of the Ozarks Golf Trail boasts over 12 area golf courses, many of which are carved out of Missouri’s Ozark Hills, offering stunning views of the Lake of the Ozarks. Designed by world-renowned architects like Arnold Palmer, Robert Trent Jones Sr., and Tom Weiskopf, these courses challenge golfers of all skill levels.

Beyond golf, the Lake of the Ozarks offers a wealth of recreational activities. Voted “The Best Recreational Lake in the Nation” by readers of USA TODAY, the area features over 200 restaurants and bars, numerous festivals, state parks, marinas, fishing guides, and much more, making it an ideal destination for fun and entertainment.

Congratulations to all of our flight winners on a great tournament! 

You can view the full results here.

For more information on upcoming MJT events or any other MGA tournaments, visit www.mogolf.org

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