IJGT at The Architects Golf Club - Final Round Results

Elliott Earns First IJGT Victory

Liu Wins Wire to Wire

LOPATCONG, NJ. – The Architects Golf Club has been the site of good golf for the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) in the past, and 2011 was no exception. Some of the best golfers from Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey came to battle at the famed New Jersey course this past weekend. Low scores were posted both days, and players had to make a lot of birdies if they wanted to have a chance at the title. Large galleries filled the fairways both days, which made the atmosphere fun for all competitors.

In the Boys 15-19 Division, Sean Elliott of Westfield, NJ prevailed over his competitors for the victory. Elliott fired an opening round 71 and a final round 72, for a two-day total of 143 (1-over par).  Elliott credited his ball-striking as the key to his victory. “I hit 15 greens on Saturday and 13 or 14 greens today. I gave myself a lot of good looks at birdie.”  Finishing in second place was Jake Goldenring of Florham Park, NJ.  Goldenring almost pulled off the comeback victory, shooting rounds of 73 and 71, for a total of 144 (2-over par). Rounding out the top three were Colin McDade of Rye, NY and Matt Plummer of Mechanicsburg, PA, who both fired two-day totals of 145, 3-over par. Plummer fired an impressive final round 67 (4-under par), which was good enough to take home the Druh Belts Low Final Round Belt.

After the round Elliott shared his secret to success with us. “On Saturday, I had to keep the ball low to stay out of the wind. The par 3’s were key for me during the first round.”  This was Elliot’s first victory of the spring, and he looks forward to bringing home another championship in the near future.

In the Boys U-14 Division we saw Curren Mody of Monmouth Junction, NJ take home the victory, posting two consistent rounds of 74, for a two-day total of 148, six over par. Brock Kovach of Wyomissing, PA fired a first round 77, and second round 73, for a 150 total, which was good enough for second place. Rounding out the top three were Michael McIntosh of Chittenango, NY, and Jake Gurock of  West Windsor, NJ, who both shot two-day totals of 151 (9-over par).

We caught up with Mody after the round to discuss some highlights of the week.  When Mody was asked what worked well for him, he said “Definitely my mental game. I’ve been working with my coach for the last couple of weeks, and it paid off.”

In the Girls 15-19 Division, Alessandra Liu of Bala Cynwyd, PA took home the first place honors.  Liu shot a first-round 77, and a final round of 76, for a two day total of 153, 11-over par. Liu credited her putting as the key victory.  Christina Paulsen of Ridgewood, NJ finished in second place with a solid 13-over par total of 155 (81-74).  Rounding out the top three was Marissa DeCola of Butler, PA.  DeCola played consistent this weekend with rounds of 82-77 for a two day total of 159.

When Liu was asked what did well this week, she replied “I made a lot of key putts on Saturday and today.” We hope to see Alessandra on top of leaderboard in the near future.

The IJGT will travel to Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, NY for the fourth and final leg of the Bridgestone Series. The 36 hole tournament will be held on May 7-8, 2011.  The winners of the Boys 15-19 Division, the Girls U-19 and the winner of the Boys U-14 will be qualified for the season ending Tournament of Champions at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, FL.

About the IJGT

The IJGT provides exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game.  As a tour that operates primarily throughout the academic year, the IJGT hosts approximately 60 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts three international events.   Each event provides multi-day competition for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 9-19.  Players representing 45 states and 43 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Pinehurst, Bethpage State Park, and Harbour Town Golf Links. Official partners of the IJGT include Bridgestone Golf, Quagmire Golf, BMW of North America, The First Tee, Golf Digest/Golf World, and Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.IJGT.com  or call (800) 792-9143.

Lopatcong, NJ—Final round results of the IJGT event conducted by the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) at The Architects Golf Club, held April 30 – May 1, 2011.  Boys 15-19 Division: Black Tees – 6626 yards, par 71, (71.4/128). Boys 14 & Under Division: Gold Tees – 6151 yards, par 71, (69.5/122). Girls U-19 Division: Blue Tees – 5758 yards, Par 71 (74.1/132)

Weather:

Saturday: Sunny and wind gusts up to 20 mph with temperatures in the mid 60’s

Sunday: Sunny with temperatures in the upper 60’s

Boys 15-19 Division (Black Tees) 6626 yards, Par 71

1. Sean Elliott, Westfield, NJ, *71-72--143

2. Jake Goldenring, Florham Park, NJ, *73-71--144

3. Matt Plummer, Mechanicsburg, PA, *78-67--145

3. Colin McDade, Rye, NY, *72-73--145

5. William Betts, Leechburg, PA, *75-71--146

5. Stephen Piela, Wallington, NJ, *74-72--146

7. Michael DiTursi, Rye, NY, *73-74--147

8. Kyle Wambold, Macungie, PA, *73-75--148

9. Louis Bodine, Flemington, NJ, *78-71--149

9. Michael Pansini, Montvale, NJ, *73-76--149

9. Matthew Hardman, Gettysburg, PA, *73-76--149

12. Peter Nawn, Blawenburg, NJ, *75-75--150

13. Eric Slawter, Wayne, PA, *77-74--151

14. James Edgeworth, Staten Island, NY, *81-71--152

14. Brian Starker, Purchase, NY, *74-78--152

16. Zach Pollard, Lebanon, NH, *81-72--153

16. Kevin Rawding, Morristown, NJ, *80-73--153

16. Alex Lagowitz, Livingston, NJ, *79-74--153

16. Michael Rojas, Cliffside Park, NJ, *78-75--153

20. David Pompey, Clarks Summit, PA, *76-78--154

21. Zachary Pallis, Springfield NJ, *82-73--155

21. Robert Hoeppner, Harleysville, PA, *78-77--155

21. Jesse Clemente, Staten Island, NY, *78-77--155

24. Darren Chiu, Fresh Meadows, NY, *80-76--156

24. Kavian Bina, Villanova, PA, *79-77--156

24. Brett Gottsegen, Livingston, NJ, *79-77--156

27. Brendan Polsin, Baldwinsville, NY, *81-77--158

28. Harrison Schreider, Basking Ridge, NJ, *83-76--159

28. Aaron Rhaney, Caldwell, NJ, *79-80--159

30. Carey Bina, Villanova, PA, *80-80--160

30. Frank Szucs, Brookside, NJ, *77-83--160

32. Jared Mactas, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, *84-77--161

33. Evan Kenagy, Ridgefield, CT, *83-79--162

33. Anthony Sebastianelli, Clarks Summit, PA, *83-79--162

33. Zachary Melnick, Blue Bell, PA, *83-79--162

33. Robbie Seebold, Danville, PA, *80-82--162

37. Henrik Rubin, Mount Kisco, NY, *83-80--163

38. Sam Gallen, Reading, PA, *84-81--165

38. Nick Rosenblum, Auburn, NY, *83-82--165

40. Alex Pomerantz, Warren, NJ, *85-81--166

40. Matthew Kraus, Essex Falls, NY, *78-88--166

42. Brian Bak, Nutley, NJ, *84-83--167

43. Jake Lown, Northport, NY, *86-82--168

44. Eddie Shaara, Glen Ridge, NJ, *87-82--169

45. Moe Haversang, Roseland, NJ, *86-85--171

46. Steven Silverman, Waverly, PA, *87-85--172

47. Nicholas Rodriguez, East Northport, NY, *88-85--173

47. Leo Massimino, Lumberville, PA, *86-87--173

49. Pat Battaglia, Plymouth Meeting, PA, *87-89--176

50. Tyler Sands, New Canaan, CT, *87-90--177

50. Marty Turrin, Ridgewood, NJ, *83-94--177

52. Zachary Krin, Roxbury, CT, *119-117--236

Kevin White, Asbury, NJ *77- DQ (Rule 6-3)

1. Curren Mody, Monmouth Junction, NJ, *74-74--148

2. Brock Kovach, Wyomissing, PA, *77-73--150

3. Michael McIntosh, Chittenango, NY, *77-74--151

3. Jake Gurock, West Windsor, NJ, *76-75--151

5. Nick Rencis, Long Valley, NJ, *77-75--152

6. Blake Vogdes, Wildwood Crest, NJ, *76-77--153

7. Richie Antonio, Moscow, PA, *77-78--155

7. Matt Holuta, Indiana, PA, *73-82--155

9. Rob Newhouse, New York, NY, *80-80--160

9. Austin Renz, Danville, PA, *77-83--160

11. Parth Ahuja, Monmouth Junction, NJ, *77-84--161

12. John Pak, Scotch Plains, NJ, *84-79--163

13. Thomas Kaczan, Clark, NJ, *88-88--176

14. William Rand, Irvington, NY, *90-93--183

Girls U-19 Division (Blue Tees) 5758 yards, Par 71

1. Alessandra Liu, Bala Cynwyd, PA, *77-76--153

2. Christina Paulsen, Ridgewood, NJ, *81-74--155

3. Marissa DeCola, Butler, PA, *82-77--159

4. Jordan Glatt, Doylestown, PA, *81-79--160

5. Catherine Peters, Clarence Center, NY, *82-81--163

5. Jennifer Lee, Rye, NY, *80-83--163

7. Camilla Vik, Greenwich, CT, *87-78--165

8. Mary Mulcahy, Scituate, MA, *82-84--166

8. Jackie Mullens, Brookside, NJ, *85-81--166

10. Francesca Ruscio, Jamison, PA, *87-81--168

11. Vickie Long, Northampton, PA, *87-84--171

12. Anne Troy, Stamford, CT, *87-86--173

13. Rebecca Gaona, Howell, NJ, *90-85--175

13. Susana Vik, Greenwich, CT, *96-79--175 

15. Grace Ziamandanis, Slingerlands, NY, *91-86--177

15. Sarah Adamowski, Amsterdam, NY, *88-89--177

17. Gabrielle Correia, Central Valley, NY, *92-86--178 

17. Anina Ku, Basking Ridge, NJ, *90-88--178

19. Jen Smith, Whitehouse Station, NJ, *90-91--181

20. Taylor Barclay, Ridgewood, NJ, *90-95--185

21. Megan McLean, Lebanon, NJ, *89-100--189 

22. Erin Kuwabara, Eastchester, NY, *98-92--190

23. Christeen Cox, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, *99-104--203

24. Raphaella Kang, Bayside, NY, *102-102--204 

25. Katie Zefran, Browndale, PA, *108-101--209

Emilie Lawson, Pittsburgh, PA, *97- WD