Golf Results
First Tee tests kids' golf skills
Augusta youngsters turned out at The First Tee Augusta to learn about golf and test their golf skills at the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip and Putt presented by The Golf Channel on March 25. Here are the results:
Best Combined Performance
Ages 7-8
1. Steve Fisk, 8, Jonesboro, Ga.
2. Timothy Gray, 8, Augusta
3. Patrick Talledo, 8, Lexington, S.C.
Ages 9-10
1. Robby Canipe, 10, Portsmouth, Va.
2. Russell Sabol, 10, Martinez
3. Chase Small, 10, Greenville, S.C.
Ages 11-12
1. Austin Vick, 12, Evans
2. Stephen Hill, 11, Evans
3. Matthew NeSmith, 12, North Augusta
Ages 13-14
1. James Williams, 14, Lincolnton
2. Greg Priest, 14, Aiken
3. Eric Carrier, 13, Jackson, S.C.
Youngsters qualify for national tourney
The Peach State Regional Championship was held at Crystal Lake Golf and Country Club in Hampton, Ga., on Sunday. The top junior golfer in each age group qualified for the 2006 National Championship.
Best Combined Performance
Ages 7-8
1. Patrick Talledo, 8, Lexington, S.C.
2. Steven Fisk, 8, Jonesboro, Ga.
3. Lexus Thalong, 8, Duluth, Ga.
Ages 9-10
1. Joe Philaphet, 9, Riverdale, Ga.
2. Buster Bruton, 10, Dallas, Ga.
3. Russell Sabol, 10, Martinez
Ages 11-12
1. Austin Vick, 12, Evans
2. Phillip North, 12, Hilton Head, S.C.
3. Michael Booker, 12, Dahlonega, Ga.
Ages 13-14
1. Shiloh Snow, 14, Blaskshear, Ga.
2. Hannah Collier, 14, Birmingham, Ala.
3. Randon Holt, 14, Atlanta