SMITHVILLE, Mo. (June 6, 2024) – The second and final round of the inaugural Kansas City Classic at Paradise Point Golf Complex in Smithville took place today. Congratulations to Noah Naugle (Nixa) and Betsy Mitchell for shooting the low scores of the tournament and being crowned the 2024 Kansas City Classic Champions!
At the top of the leaderboard on the boys’ side, Noah Naugle (Nixa) emerged as the 2024 Kansas City Classic Male Champion. Naugle shot an even-par 72 in the first round, tying for fourth place. He then displayed remarkable consistency in the second round, finishing with a 1-over 73, thanks to three birdies. This brought his total score to 1-over, 145, propelling him to the top of the leaderboard.
Naugle ended the day tied for first place with Chayton Jordan (Rolla), who also posted a total score of 145. Jordan started strong with a 1-under, 71 in the first round, securing third place. His four birdies in the second round resulted in a score of 3-over, 74, matching Naugle’s total. The tie necessitated a playoff, which Naugle won on the first hole, securing the gold while Jordan took the silver.
Riley Franklin (Ozark) and Jack Spencer (Carl Junction) tied for third place, each finishing with a total score of 5-over, 149. Spencer matched Naugle’s first-round score of even par, 72, while Franklin shot a 2-over, 74. Despite higher scores in the second round, their overall performance earned them spots on the podium.
Betsy Mitchell dominated the girls’ division, becoming the 2024 Kansas City Classic Female Champion. Mitchell maintained her lead from round one and improved her score by three strokes, shooting 3-over, 75 in the second round. Her total score of 10-over, 154 gave her an 11-stroke lead over the rest of the field, earning her the gold medal.
Gabby Vineyard (Kearney), who was in fifth place after round one, shot 9-over in the second round, bringing her total to 21-over, 165. With two birdies today, Vineyard secured second place in the girls’ division. Addie Swan maintained her third-place position with a 12-over, 84 in round two, totaling 22-over, 166. Swan rounded out the top three and took home the bronze medal.
Congratulations to all medalists on a job well done!
For final results from the championship, click here.
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SMITHVILLE, Mo. (June 5, 2024) – The first round of the inaugural Kansas City Classic at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex in Smithville has officially wrapped up, showcasing the talent of 56 of the state’s best junior players, both male and female, ages 14 to 18.
Leading the Boys’ division, Cooper Forth (Webb City) and Hudson Feuerbacher (Springfield) delivered standout performances, each finishing the day at 2-under-par, 70. Their rounds were highlighted by four birdies apiece. Close on their heels is Chayton Jordan (Rolla), who posted a solid 1-under, 71 to secure his position in the top three.
In the Girls’ division, Betsy Mitchell has taken the lead with a score of 7-over, 79. Josey Roberts (Ozark) follows closely behind, recording an 8-over-par, 80. Addie Swan is currently in third place, finishing the day with a 10-over, 82.
The competition continues tomorrow with the second round, beginning with tee times starting at 8 a.m. Following the conclusion of the 18-hole rounds, the winners will be announced, and awards will be presented.
For detailed results and a breakdown of each player’s performance from the first round, click here.
For more information about the MGA Kansas City Classic or any other MGA event, please contact the MGA office at mogolf@mogolf.org or (573) 636-8994.
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The Missouri Golf Association was started in St. Louis in 1905 to run the Amateur Championship. Four founding clubs would be the ones in existence in St. Louis in those early years – St. Louis Country Club, Algonquin Golf Club, Glen Echo Golf Club and Normandie Golf Club. Four years later, the invite-only Missouri Amateur was held in Kansas City at Evanston Club. 1911 marked the real organization of the MGA with Bonner Miller as Secretary and Executive Director. Ever since then, the MGA has striven to provide tournaments and spaces for Missouri golfers to sharpen their skills and enjoy the game.
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