LOUISVILLE, KY (June 4, 2021) – For the first time in nearly two years, Kentucky hosted a Drive, Chip & Putt qualifier today with Seneca Golf Course serving as host to the first of four Local Qualifiers in the state this summer. More than 150 boys and girls from across the Commonwealth entered the competition and hit three drives, three chips and three putts to determine their score.

The top three overall finishers in each division are now exempt for the Sub-Regional Qualifier, which will be held on Sunday, August 1 at Persimmon Ridge Golf Club in Louisville. The players who will be there and are now one step closer to Augusta National Golf Club and the National Finals are as follows:

BOYS 14-15

1) Nicholas Gross – 143
2) Jacob Ayers – 142
3) Christian Clements – 120

GIRLS 14-15

1) Ella Pankonin - 117
2) Emma Lindemoen - 107
3) Olivia Wolfe - 89

BOYS 12-13

1) Dylan Logsdon – 154
2) William Judd – 145
3) Carson Long – 128

GIRLS 12-13

1) Keira Yun - 120
2) Sarai Moss – 99
3) Baylee Clayton – 88

BOYS 10-11

1) Hunter Majors – 118
2) Cade Wilson – 106
3) Jackson Burrice – 94

GIRLS 10-11

1) Sophia Hayes – 82
2) Josie Craig – 82
3) Carol Ann Mendenhall – 75

BOYS 7-9

1) Tripp Ferguson - 81
2) Liam Callahan O’Brien – 76
3) Colby Youseffi – 72

GIRLS 7-9

1) Emma DeSpain – 56
2) Love Peace – 45
3) Trinity Anderson – 40

Kentucky Junior Golf extends its thanks to Kevin Greenwell, PGA Head Golf Professional at Seneca Golf Course and his staff for their assistance in making this a tremendous day. Appreciation is expressed as well to each player and spectator who helped make this event special.

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The next Local Qualifier takes place one week from today on Friday, June 11 which will be held at Man O’War Golf & Learning Center in Lexington. Registration for that event will close on Sunday, June 6 at 4:00 p.m. EDT and can be done by clicking here.