IJGT Jersey Championship at Architects - Final Round Results

Written By: Adam Piratzky

Edelman Bids Farewell with Victory at Architects

Kirk Goes Low to Secure Win

Lopatcong, N.J. – The interesting layout of Architects Golf Club played host to the International Junior Golf Tour’s (IJGT) 36-hole event on this past weekend of April 28-29, 2012. Unique and distinctive characteristics of world famous golf course architects formatted each hole and were compiled in this challenging 18-hole layout. Frigid first round weather, strong winds, and undulated greens tested the talent of some of the best junior golfers in the country.

In the Boys 15-19 Division, Luke Edelman of Mahwah, N.J. fired an impressive first round score of 2-under par 69. There were many players in contention and willing to fight for the title. Edelman remained consistent shooting an even par 71 in the final round giving him a tournament total of 2-under par 140. Edelman finished the par-5’s at 3-under par for the tournament which helped earn himself the title of champion for the Jersey Championship. “I have been practicing really hard and focusing on my mental approach,” states Edelman. This win was exceptionally important to him seeing as though this is his last ever IJGT event. He will be taking his talents to play collegiate golf at Bucknell University. We wish the best of luck to Luke and know he will bring much success and charisma to Bucknell.

Finishing in a tie for second place was Matt Van Nierkerk of Rochester, N.Y., who posted a first round score of 3-over par 74 and a final round score of 1-under par 70 giving him a tournament total of 2-over par 144. Van Nierkerk stunned the audiences as he dominated the front nine of his final round making five birdies in a seven hole stretch and carding seven for the day. Also placing in a tie for second place was Kyle Wambold of Macungie, Pa., who opened with a strong 2-under par 69 followed by a final round score of 4-over par 75 capturing a tournament total of 2-over par 144. Wambold played the par-5’s at 4-under par for the tournament which gave him an edge and a Top-3 finish.

In the Boys 14 and Under Division, Walker Kirk of Lancaster, Pa., took home the championship by a lengthymargin of five strokes. Kirk opened the tournament with a solid round of 4-over par 75. After the first round Kirk had a solo second place position and knew what he had to do in the final round to be crowned a champion. Posting an even-par 71 in the final round ending in a tournament total of 4-over 146 did just that for Kirk. “After opening the entire tournament with a triple bogey, I just remained calm and fought back,” stated Kirk. He also understood the importance of consistency as he made 27 pars throughout the weekend. Finishing in second place was Gavin Rickert of Ijamsville, Md., who recorded spectacular rounds of 76-75 for a tournament total of 9-over par 151. The key for Rickert was the ability to control his mistakes, as he did not card over a bogey for the entire tournament. Rounding up the Top-3 was Rob Newhouse of New York, N.Y., Roland Massimino of Lumberville, Pa., and Nicholas Ng of New York. All three competitors carded strong rounds and had a tournament total of 155.

In the Girls Division, Gabriella Correia of Central Valley, N.Y., captured her second win at Architects of her IJGT career. Correia remained consistent throughout the weekend, even in the difficult wind and cold weather during the first round. “My driving helped a lot and my approach shots into the greens were good” stated Correia. A first round score of 9-over par 80 was followed by a final round score of 10-over par 81 giving her a tournament total of 19-over par 161 and the first place honors at the Jersey Championship. Finishing in a close second place was Alexis Hios of Rye, N.Y., who posted a tournament low first round score of 8-over par 79 which contained three birdies. Hios recorded a final round score of 83 and a tournament total of 20-over par 162. Closing out the Top-3 of the Girls Division was Jennifer Lee of Rye, N.Y. who carded rounds of 86-80 for a tournament total of 166.

The IJGT will be heading to Mill Creek Golf Club in Churchville, N.Y. next week on May 5-6, 2012 for the last tournament of the Bridgestone Series events. The winners of the Boys 15-19 Division, Boys U-14 Division, and the Girls Division also qualify for the season ending Bridgestone Tournament of Champions held May 26-28, 2012 at Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Fla.

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, KENTWOOL, CHAMP Spikes, Clazic Belts, AB Golf Designs, 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 Architects Golf Club, held April 28-29, 2012.  Boys 15-19 Division: Gold Tees – 6687 yards, par 71, (71.7/129). Boys 14 & Under Division: Blue Tees – 6129 yards, par 71, (69.2/122). Girls Division: Red Tees – 5798 yards, Par 71 (74.2 / 133)

Weather:

Saturday: Partly cloudy with 10-15mph winds and highs in the low 50’s

Sunday: Sunny and breezy with highs in the low 60’s

International Junior Golf Tour at The Jersey Championship at Architects

Architects Golf Club

Lopatcong, N.J.

April 28-29, 2012

Boys 15-19 Division – (Gold Tees) 6687 yards, Par 71

1. Luke Edelman, Mahwah, NJ *69-71--140

2. Matt Van Niekerk, Rochester, NY *74-70--144

2. Kyle Wambold, Macungie, PA *69-75--144

4. Willis Huynh, Syosset, NY *73-72--145

4. Isaiah Logue, Fairfield, PA *70-75--145

6. Jared Mactas, Woodcliff Lake, NJ3, *74-73--147

6. Dan O'Rourke, Milford, NJ *73-74--147

6. Hartej Gill, Monroe Township, NJ *71-76--147

9. John Edler, Fair Haven, NJ *72-76--148

10. Jake Gurock, West Windsor, NJ *80-69--149

10. Tyler Stagg, White Plains, NY *77-72--149

10. Stefan Cygan, Middlesex, NJ *74-75--149

13. Ken Taras, Moorestown, NJ *80-70--150

13. Jacob Henny, Norwalk, CT *75-75--150

15. Kyle Kroen, Basking Ridge, NJ *75-76--151

15. Kwanwoo Kim, Tenafly, NJ *74-77--151

17. Brian Bak, Nutley, NJ *79-73--152

17. Sam Gallen, Reading, PA *76-76--152

19. Kevin Rawding, Morristown, NJ *75-78-153

19. Nathan Halowell, Montgomery Village, MD *75-78--153

21. Deano Arthur, Williamsville, NY *76-78--154

22. Sam Ignatuk, Boonton, NJ *78-77--155

23. Vinay Ramesh, Newtown, PA *79-77--156

23. Brandon Raihl, Wernersville, PA *78-78--156

23. Matthew Love, River Edge, NJ *74-82--156

26. Kevin King, Cranford, NJ *79-78--157

26. Kenny Yanga, Livingston, NJ *78-79--157

26. Marc Oliveri, Lancaster, PA *77-80--157

26. Vince Palazzolo, Colts Neck, NJ *75-82--157

26. Kevin Kunkle, Walnutport, PA *76-81--157

31. Kevin Kramarski, Moorestown, NJ *83-75--158

31. Josh Rinehart, York, PA *83-75--158

31. Brad Lankler, Westfield, NJ *80-78--158

31. Evan Thornton, Wyomissing, PA *80-78--158

31. Joe Markmann, Doylestown, PA *78-80--158

31. Dominic Diaz, Bridgewater, NJ *78-80--158

37. Zach Egermayer, Glen Rock, NJ *77-82--159

38. Brian Fitzpatrick, Middlesex, NJ *80-80--160

38. Ted Badenhausen, Morristown, NJ *81-79--160

40. Devin Solar, West Nyack, NY *81-80--161

40. Nick Dorian, Riverside, CT *80-81--161

40. Troy Berglund, Pittsburgh, PA *80-81--161

40. Blake Vogdes, Wildwood Crest, NJ *78-83--161

40. Brock Kovach, Wyomissing, PA *78-83--161

40. Jesse Clemente, Staten Island, NY *75-86--161

40. Sean Conway, South Abington Twp., PA *86-75--161

47. Michael Pansini, Montvale, NJ *83-79--162

48. Tyler Smith, Bath, PA *84-79--163

49. Skyler Schlesinger, Summit, NJ *84-80--164

50. Austin Bailey, Pennington, NJ *82-83--165

50. Mike Dobbs, Moorestown, NJ *82-83--165

50. Brendan Bacskai, Berwyn, PA *81-84--165

53. Jarrod Daly, Norwood, MA *82-84--166

53. Harrison Schreider, Basking Ridge, NJ *82-84--166

55. Nick Hsieh, New York, NY *86-81--167

56. Nick Shoup, Allentown, PA *89-79--168

57. Spencer Shepperly, New Vernon, NJ *82-87--169

57. Kyle Putnam, Doylestown, PA *85-84--169

59. Parth Ahuja, Monmouth Junction, NJ *84-86--170

59. Bret Howey, Nazareth, PA *85-85--170

59. Michael Spiegel, Rye *85-85--170

59. Leo Massimino, Lumberville, PA *85-85--170

63. Luke Wolklin, Whitehouse Station, NJ *85-87--172

64. Chris Danberry, Phillipsburg, NJ *86-87--173

65. Hunter Lee, Great Neck, NY *88-86--174

66. Bobby Firth, Jenkintown, PA *87-89--176

67. Jake Kessel, Woodcliff Lake, NJ *96-81--177

68. Jack Maresca, Rye, NY *95-87--182

68. Andrew Robinov, Apalachin, NY *90-92--182

68. Joey Goryeb, Morristown, NJ *93-89--182

71. Oliver Wade, New York, NY *96-93--189

DID NOT FINISH

JWD. Jackson Zepf, Thornwood, NY *78-JWD

Boys 14 & Under Division – (Blue Tees) 6129 yards, Par 71

1. Walker Kirk, Lancaster, PA *75-71--146

2. Gavin Rickert, Ijamsville, MD *76-75--151

3. Rob Newhouse, New York, NY *78-77--155

3. Nicholas Ng, New York, NY *79-76--155

3. Roland Massimino, Lumberville, PA *73-82--155

6. Grant Schumaker, Macungie, PA *81-76--157

6. Joshua Goldenberg, Scarsdale NY *78-79--157

8. Mike Bliss, Newtown, PA *82-77--159

8. Ryan Skae, Old Tappan, NJ, 2016, *79-80--159

10. Kyle Finnican, New Canaan, CT *83-77--160

11. Andrew Nappi, Glen Rock, NJ *79-82--161

12. Drake Ferriter, Ramsey, NJ *85-77--162

12. Ethan Ng, New York, NY *78-84--162

14. Justin Stagg, White Plains, NY *85-79--164

14. Ryan Faulkner, Ramsey, NJ *83-81--164

16. Justin Lankler, Westfield, NJ *83-84--167

17. Steven Weingroff, Upper Saddle River, NJ *84-85--169

18. Kenny Dorian, Riverside, CT *85-85--170

19. Chris Briggs, Ramsey, NJ *86-90--176

20. Sean Corriston, Ramsey, NJ *93-86--179

Girls Division – (Red Tees) 5798 yards, Par 71

1. Gabrielle Correia, Central Valley, NY *80-81--161

2. Alexis Hios, Rye, NY *79-83--162

3. Jennifer Lee, Rye, NY *86-80--166

4. Alessandra Ricigliano, Scarsdale, NY *84-83--167

4. Alyssa Godfrey, New York, NY *83-84--167

6. Stephanie Bosdosh, Clarksburg, MD *87-83--170

6. Raphaella Kang, Bayside, NY *87-83--170

8. Christina Paulsen, Ridgewood, NJ *83-89--172

9. Sarah Adamowski, Amsterdam, NY *88-85--173

9. Riley Smyth, Old Tappan, NJ *86-87--173

11. Summer Kitahara, Greenwich, CT *91-85--176

11. Whitney Spiegel, Rye, NY *88-88--176

13. Zora Moore, Milford, NJ *90-88--178

14. Rachel Corry, Ridgefield, CT *91-89--180

15. Madison Beer, Skillman, NJ *94-90--184

16. Allyson Wentworth, Stewarstville, NJ *89-97--186