The Colony, Texas — February 1, 2016 – Junior golfers traveled from across the state of Texas to take part in competing on the famed Tribute golf course. The Tribute is a British links style course that offers players a glimpse of what it would be like to tee it up at the British Open in Europe. The first day was windy and cold and simulated the conditions often experienced at the PGA Tour’s third major championship. The final round began under those familiar chilling conditions, but thankfully the sun broke through the cloud cover and provided prime weather for players to post low scores. College coaches in attendance this weekend represented: Oklahoma Christian University, University of Texas-Arlington and Texas Christian University.
BOYS 15-18
Round 1
On the first day Riley Kovach (2016) of Highland Village, Texas fired the low round with a 71. Bryce Osborne (2016) of Highland Village, Texas was two shots back after posting a 73. In third place, there was a four way tie at 74. 2015 TJGT Lone Star Boys Invitational Grant Lincecum (2017) of Houston, Texas, Chase Allison (2017) of Robinson, Texas, Daniel Seibert (2017) of Waco, Texas, Dawson Lewis (2018) of Flower Mound, Texas all posted 74 and remained in prime position to move up the leaderboard during the final round.
Round 2
Kovach conquered the field in the final round and posted a scorching 67, which resulted in a -6 under tournament total. Kovach claimed the four AJGA PBE stars offered to the event’s champion. Lincecum finished in second place with an equally impressive 69. He finished with a one under (143) tournament total. Allison posted 71 for his final final round to finish +1 over (145) for the tournament.
Boys 11-14
Round 1
Holland Humphries (2021) of Austin, Texas and Mateo Treveno (2019) of Plano, Texas finished tied for first in the younger boys division after posting consecutive 80s. Jacob Nolen (2019) of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Hayes Hutton (2021) of Boerne, Texas tied for second place posting consecutive 82s.
Round 2
Humphries fired a solid 74 during the warmer weather on day two and claimed the champion trophy. Christopher Park (2020) of Plano, Texas fired a 73 during his final round and climbed the ladder to claim second place. Nolen posted a 76 and 158 tournament total in the final round finished tied for third with Davis Fritz (2020) of Plano, Texas. Nolen defeated Fritz on the second playoff hole to claim third place.
Girls 15-18
Round 1
Darby Deans (2017) of Frisco, Texas took the lead early on after posting an incredible 77 in the windy and chilly conditions. Deans led the field by four strokes. In second, was Hayden Brewer (2017) of Frisco, Texas after posting an 81. Sydney Garber (2017) of Fate, Texas and Allie Weiner (2017) of Maumelle, Arkansas posted consecutive 82s to tie for third place.
Round 2
Deans fired 85 on the final day and finished tied for 1st place with Alexis Read (2016) of Bridgeport, Texas. Read fired a 78 in the final round to catch Deans, a great comeback after her first round of 84. However, Deans remained consistent and won the sudden death playoff for first place on the first hole with a par. Brewer finished in third place after posting a tournament total of 163 (81,82).
GIRLS 11-14
Rounds 1 & 2
Melena Barrientos (2021) of Plano, Texas had an impressive showing this weekend. She rocked the field with a 149 (75,74) tournament total and claimed the four stars offered to the Girls 11-18 Division tournament champion. Gabbi Bentancourt (2021) of Frisco, Texas came in second place with a 166 (85,81) tournament total. Anna Takahashi (2019) of Grapevine, Texas claimed third place with a 167 (81,86) tournament total, only one shot behind Bentancourt.
Special thanks to our tournament and tour sponsor Galleria Dallas.
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