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DeHaven, Sherertz, and Welch Crowned Champions at The Boys 11–13 & 9-Hole Boys & Girls Junior Amateur at Frankfort Country Club

FRANKFORT, KY (July 1, 2025) – The Boys 11–13 & 9-Hole Boys & Girls Junior Amateur at Frankfort Country Club has officially wrapped up after a fun and spirited day on the course.

This event gave younger junior golfers the chance to build confidence, gain experience, and enjoy competitive play in a relaxed setting. With divisions tailored to different age groups, players showed great effort, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm throughout the competition.

Max DeHaven of Hardinsburg claimed the Boys 11–13 Division title with rounds of 74 and 71 for a total score of 145 (+1). Max got off to a strong start with birdies on holes #2 and #7, and finished with an impressive bogey-free back nine that included birdies on #17 and #18.

In the Girls 10 & Under Division, Madeline Sherertz of Georgetown put together a flawless performance, firing an even-par 72 (40-32). Her bogey-free round featured birdies on holes #12 and #18, highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 15th.

Rounding out the winners was Jamison Welch, also of Georgetown, who captured the Boys 10 & Under (9-Hole) Division with a score of 77 (38-39), finishing strong with a birdie on the 18th hole.

A big thank you to Frankfort Country Club, its members, and staff for providing a welcoming venue and a great experience for all players and families involved.

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The KPGA Junior Tour extends its sincere appreciation to Frankfort Country Club and its staff for their continued support of junior golf in the Commonwealth. Results and full coverage will be available following the conclusion of play after July 1.

About the Junior Tour:
The Kentucky Golf Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable affiliate of Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations, was founded in 2002 through the vision of the Kentucky Golf Association and the Kentucky PGA. Our core purpose is to positively impact Kentucky youth through the sport of golf. The Kentucky Golf Foundation is solely funded by private individuals and corporate donations, memorials, special events, and contributions from Kentucky’s Family of Golf Organizations.

The Kentucky Junior Golf website was established through the vision of the Kentucky Golf Foundation board, aiming to create a single, comprehensive online resource for all junior golf programs in the state.

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The KPGA Junior Tour is operated by the Kentucky Golf Foundation, in partnership with Golf House Kentucky. The KPGA Junior Tour offers the premier junior tour in Kentucky to golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to the top players in the state and region. The Tour hosts over 40 junior golf tournaments per year across the state of Kentucky for youth divisions ages 10 and under up to 18, including championship events such as the Kentucky Junior Amateur Championships and the Kentucky Junior PGA Championships. The KPGA Junior Tour also hosts the Middle School State Championship and supports high school golf in Kentucky through partnerships with the Kentucky Golf Coaches Association (KGCA) and the Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA).

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