Gaffney, SC (7/29/08) - Final round results of the 42nd Twin States Girls' Championship hosted by Cherokee National Golf Club in Gaffney, SC on Wednesday, July 30, 2008. Par 36-36--72, 5961 yards.

16-year-old Anne Marie Covar of Edgefield, SC fired an impressive 2-under par round 70 to win her first major championship by three shots over first round leader Jessica Hook of Wilmington, NC.

Covar's only other tournament win was the SCJGA All Star tournament in 2007.

When asked what lead to her win she simply said, "my putting. That's what did it for me today. I just got a lesson the other day and now I can see the line much better." Her wedge game may have been her savor too as she chipped in for birdie on #7 and #8. Covar carded six birdies on the day and also was very happy with her brand new irons. She had a one shot lead heading into the final hole and like a true champion made birdie on the final hole while Hook made bogey. In her acceptance speech Covar said, "this win was for my grandma who isn't doing that well right now. This means so much to me, I can't believe I actually won!" Covar will be invited to play on the 2009 Carolinas Junior Girls' Team.

In the sub-junior division 12-year-old Nicole Chin of Irmo, SC fired a 2-under par 34 to take home the trophy and win by four strokes over Kelsey Badmaev of Blythewood, SC. The sub-junior division plays nine holes and a shorter course.

This annual junior girls' championship is conducted by the Carolinas Golf Association.

WEST END, NC (7/27/08) - A powerful field will attempt to unseat 2007 champion Virginia Mayer of Charlotte when the 42nd Twin States Junior Girls' Championship is played July 29-30 at Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club in Gaffney, SC.

Eight of the top 10 in the South Carolina Junior Girls' rankings are entered, including 2nd-ranked Haley Stephens of Greer who has already won the Carolinas Junior Girls' Championship and the S.C.

Junior Match Play title this year. Third-ranked S.C. Junior Rachel Uremovich, the 2006 champion, is also in the lineup. North Carolina entries include Meghan Moore of Bahama and Courtney Taylor of Gastonia, respectively ranked 1 and 2 in the Tarheel State.

Mayer, currently ranked 12th among junior girl golfers in North Carolina, won the title last year at Old North State Golf Club in New London, NC by a three-stroke margin after shooting 73-72--145.

The Twin States Junior is an event for girls ages 18 and under.

It is a 36-hole stroke play competition, with players placed into flights based on their first-day scores. The top 16 players and those tied for 16th will comprise the championship flight.

The par-72 Cherokee National course, which was designed by Russell Breeden and opened in 1967, will play at 5,961 yards for the juniors and at 5,306 yards for the sub-juniors.

For more information about the 42nd Twin State Junior Girls'

ADDITIONAL MEDIA INFORMATION

42nd Twin States Junior Girls' Championship Cherokee National Golf & Recreation Club

442 Cherokee National Hwy

Gaffney, SC 29341

Phone: (864) 489-9417

DATES

July 29-30, 2008

2007 CHAMPION

Virginia Mayer, Charlotte, NC

FORMAT

The championship is conducted 36 holes of stroke play. The field will be flighted after round one. The championship flight will be made up of the top 16 players and ties from the first round. All other flights will have approximately 8 players. Play is in two divisions -- a Junior Division for girls age 13 and older, or under the age of 13 with a handicap index less than 15.0; and a Sub-Junior Division for girls less than 13 years old with a handicap of 15.0 or higher. Players in the Sub-Junior division will play 9 holes each day.

ELIGIBILITY

Entry is open to any female amateur golfer who has not reached her 19th birthday by the last day of the championship, has not started college, is a legal resident of North Carolina, and the junior golfer, parent or guardian is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA).

SCHEDULE OF ROUNDS

Monday, July 28, Course open for practice.

Tuesday, July 29: First round, 18 holes of stroke play for Junior Division; 9 holes of stroke play for Sub-Juniors.

Wednesday, July 30: Second round, 18 holes of stroke play for Junior Division, 9 holes of stroke play for Sub-Juniors.

PRIZES

Trophies will be awarded to the champion and runner-up in the Junior Division and to the winners, runners-up and second runners-up in each junior division flight. Trophies will be awarded to the winner, runner-up and second runner-up in the Sub-Junior Division. Trophies will be awarded to the medalist from round one in each division and the Most Improved in each division. The overall champion will be invited (if still

eligible) to represent the Carolinas on the Carolinas Junior Girls' team that will compete in the 2009 Mid-Atlantic Challenge.

FAVORITES

Virginia Mayer, Charlotte, NC (defending champion) Rachel Uremovich, Hilton Head Island, SC (2006 champion, No. 3 ranked among S.C. Girls) Haley Stephens, Greer, SC (2008 Carolinas Jr. Girls & S.C. Jr.

Match Play champion, No. 2 ranked among S.C. Girls Meghan Moore, Bahama, NC (No. 1 ranked among N.C. Girls) Courtney Taylor, Gastonia, NC (2007 Carolinas Junior Girls'

champion, No. 2 ranked among N.C. Girls)

PAST CHAMPIONS

1967 Debra Rhodes, N. Wilkesboro, NC Pinehurst CC #1

1968 Debra Rhodes, N. Wilkesboro, NC Pinehurst CC #2

1969 Debra Rhodes, N. Wilkesboro, NC Green Valley, Greenville, SC

1970 Donna Horton, Kinston, NC Cleveland CC, Shelby, NC

1971 Donna Horton, Kinston, NC Statesville CC

1972 Donna Horton, Kinston, NC Sedgefield, Greensboro, NC

1973 Beth Daniel, Charleston, SC CC of Charleston

1974 Beth Daniel, Charleston, SC CC of Salisbury, NC

1975 Beth Daniel, Charleston, SC Carmel, Charlotte, NC

1976 Stephanie Kornegay, Mt. Olive, NC Colonial, Thomasville, NC

1977 Kathy Baker, Clover, SC Springdale, Canton, NC

1978 Kathy Baker, Clover, SC River Hills, Lake Wylie, SC

1979 Page Marsh, Jamestown, NC Willowhaven, Durham, NC

1980 Cathy Johnston, Enfield, NC Camden (SC) CC

1981 Page Marsh, Jamestown, NC Colonial, Thomasville, NC

1982 Page Marsh, Jamestown, NC Brook Valley, Greenville, NC

1983 Elizabeth Macfie, Camden, SC Wedgefield, Georgetown, SC

1984 Truie Timmons, Lake City, SC Raintree, Charlotte, NC

1985 Kelly Smith, Orangeburg, SC CC of Orangeburg

1986 Barbara Koosa, Irmo, SC Cardinal, Greensboro, NC

1987 Barbara Koosa, Irmo, SC Coldstream, Columbia, SC

1988 Stephanie Neill, Charlotte Greensboro (NC) CC

1989 Angie McBride, Nashville, NC Cobb's Glen, Anderson, SC

1990 Abby Pearson, Florence, SC Wildewood, Columbia, SC

1991 Lea Bagwell, Laurens, SC Pinehurst National

1992 Heather Taylor, Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill (SC) CC

1993 Marcy Newton, High Point, NC Colonial, Thomasville, NC

1994 Jenny Jones, Arapahoe, NC Wildewood, Columbia, SC

1995 Erin Massey, Hickory, NC Lake Hickory, Hickory, NC

1996 Brandi Jackson, Belton, SC Cobb's Glen, Anderson, SC

1997 Tomee Lee Deimantas, Greenville, NC Carmel, Charlotte, NC

1998 Esther Lee, Columbia, SC SC National, Beaufort, SC

1999 Kory Thompson, Columbia, SC National GC, Pinehurst, NC

2000 Lorraine Ballerano, Myrtle Beach Snee Farm, Mt. Pleasant, SC

2001 Whitney Sylvan, Columbia, SC Highland, Fayetteville, NC

2002 Laura Crawford, Lancaster, SC Florence (SC) CC

2003 Taylor Barrett, York, SC Ironwood, Greenville, NC

2004 Emily Street, Forest City, NC Furman GC, Greenville, SC

2005 Sydney Crane, Jamestown, NC CCNC Dogwood, Pinehurst, NC

2006 Rachel Uremovich, Hilton Head, SC University Club, Blythewood, SC

2007 Virginia Mayer, Charlotte Old North State, New London, NC

CHEROKEE NATIONAL GC INFORMATION

HEAD PROFESSIONAL: Danny Agapion

COURSE SUPERINTENDENT: Todd Roberson

TYPE COURSE: Private

OPENED: 1967

ARCHITECT: Russell Breeden

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course insists on accuracy. Although the front nine has open fairways, the back nine is very tight with many trees. The greens are large and undulating. There are seven ponds that come into play on four holes.

YARDAGE & PAR: 5,961 yards, par-72 (Championship Division) COURSE RATINGS/SLOPE: 72.9/124 (Championship Division) YARDAGE & PAR: 5,306, par-72 (Sub-Junior Division) COURSE RATING/SLOPE 69.3/116 (Sub-Junior Division) FAIRWAYS & TEES: Bermuda grass

GREENS: Bentgrass

CGA CHAMPIONSHIPS AT CHEROKEE NATIONAL: This is the club's first CGA Championship.

DIRECTIONS:

From points north and south, take Interstate 85 to Exit 92.

Northbound traffic should turn left onto S.C. Hwy. 11 at the end of the ramp and then travel about 3.5 miles to Cherokee National Highway. Turn right and travel approximately a half-mile to the golf course on the right.

Southbound traffic should turn right onto S.C. Hwy. 11 at the end of the ramp and then travel about 3.5 miles to Cherokee National Highway. Turn right and travel approximately a half-mile to the golf course on the right.

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