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Match Play Begins at SC Jr Match Play
Manning Sloop and Katie Whitfield earn medalist honors
GAFFNEY, S.C. (July 12, 2017) -- Final results of stroke play qualifying for the 40th South Carolina Junior Match Play Championship at Cherokee National Golf Club in Gaffney, S.C. on Wednesday, July 12th (6,943 yards, Par 36-36--72, Course Rating 73.4/128).
Related: Championship Web Site | Starting Times | Scoring | History - Girls | History - Boys | Photos
Manning Sloop of Rock Hill won medalist honors in the Boys' Division of the 40th South Carolina Junior Match Play Championship at Cherokee National Golf Club in Gaffney, S.C. A two-day total of five-under-par, 139 overall, earned him the number two overall seed. Defending champion Brady Hinkle of Lancaster will be the number one overall seed.
Sloop lost in last year's championship match to Hinkle, but he looks to carry his momentum into match play. "[This win] gives me a lot of confidence knowing that I can play good on this course," said Sloop. "I putted the ball pretty well and made some long putts, so that always helps." With his success off the tee, Sloop noted that hitting good iron shots will help give him chances for easy birdie putts.
Katie Whitfield of Clemson won medalists honors in the Girls' Division, finishing three-over-par, 147 overall, securing the number two overall seed. Defending champion Alyssa Campbell of Lake Wylie will be the number one overall seed. Whitfield's Wednesday total of two-under-par, 70 overall, was the lowest round of the girls' division. "I really did not make any mistakes," said Whitfield. "I made a lot of putts and my up and down game was really good. Overall it was a pretty good day." With a smile on her face, Whitfield stated her confidence is high heading into match play. "It helps me out a lot. To shoot [147 overall] out here is pretty exciting."
40th South Carolina Junior Match Play
Cherokee National Golf Club, Gaffney, S.C.
Final Stroke Play Qualifying Results
| Boys' | |||
| Place | Name | Score | |
| 1 | Manning Sloop (2020), Rock Hill, SC | 69-70--139 | |
| T2 | Reed Bentley (2017), Wellford, SC | 71-69--140 | |
| T2 | Zack Gordon (2018), Gaffney, SC | 71-69--140 | |
| 4 | Tyler Gray (2018), Lugoff, SC | 68-73--141 | |
| T5 | Connor Moore (2018), Bluffton, SC | 72-70--142 | |
| T5 | Parker Lewis (2018), Spartanburg, SC | 72-70--142 | |
| T5 | Walker Jones (2018), Sumter, SC | 69-73--142 | |
| T8 | Garrett Cooper (2019), Cowpens, SC | 69-74--143 | |
| T8 | Keegan Vaugh (2020), Myrtle Beach , SC | 69-74--143 | |
| T10 | Levi Moody (2018), Greenville, SC | 75-71--146 | |
| T10 | Micah Westermeyer (2017), Chapin, SC | 74-72--146 | |
| T10 | Zach Reuland (2020), Rock Hill, SC | 74-72--146 | |
| T13 | Benjamin Loudermilk (2018), Anderson, SC | 74-73--147 | |
| T13 | Connor Fahey (2018), Greenville, SC | 71-76--147 | |
| T13 | Nicholas Mayfield (2019), Rock Hill, SC | 76-71--147 | |
| T13 | Rafe Reynolds (2020), Greenville, SC | 76-71--147 | |
| T17 | Andrew Rose (2018), Greer, SC | 76-72--148 | |
| T17 | Austin Scott (2021), Charleston, SC | 71-77--148 | |
| T17 | Ian Faulconer (2019), Simpsonville, SC | 74-74--148 | |
| T17 | Seth Taylor (2019), Gaffney, SC | 78-70--148 | |
| T21 | Caleb Henson (2019), Lancaster, SC | 72-78--150 | |
| T21 | Cody Transou (2018), Gaffney, SC | 71-79--150 | |
| T21 | Palmer Mason (2020), Irmo, SC | 77-73--150 | |
| T21 | Trevor Gerard (2019), Hartsville, SC | 75-75--150 | |
| T21 | Zach Phillips (2021), Inman , SC | 76-74--150 | |
| T26 | Carlos Garre (2019), Myrtle Beach, SC | 78-73--151 | |
| T26 | Daniel Brasington (2021), Woodruff, SC | 76-75--151 | |
| T28 | Mason Tucker (2021), Lancaster, SC | 75-77--152 | |
| T28 | Onterio Jones (2018), Simpsonville, SC | 75-77--152 | |
| T30 | Nathan Franks (2021), Roebuck, SC | 79-75--154 | |
| T30 | Zander Briggs (2020), Simpsonville, SC | 76-78--154 | |
| T32 | Austin Mosher (2020), Mt Pleasant, SC | 79-76--155 | |
| T32 | Brandon McBride (2018), Bluffton, SC | 76-79--155 | |
| T32 | Elliott Pope (2021), Lugoff, SC | 75-80--155 | |
| T32 | Graham Corbin (2021), Inman, SC | 78-77--155 | |
| T32 | Jack Wofford (2021), Greenville, SC | 79-76--155 | |
| T32 | Johnny Velasquez (2020), Mt. Pleasant, SC | 78-77--155 | |
| T38 | Thomas Hollingsworth III (2019), Spartanburg, SC | 77-79--156 | |
| T38 | Tyler Patterson (2018), Tega Cay, SC | 82-74--156 | |
| T40 | Barrett Josey (2020), Moore, SC | 81-76--157 | |
| T40 | Drayton Stewart (2019), Charleston, SC | 83-74--157 | |
| T40 | Hinson Perry (2020), Rock Hill, SC | 76-81--157 | |
| T43 | Drew Mullen (2019), Pawleys Island, SC | 79-79--158 | |
| T43 | John Fahey (2020), Fort Mill, SC | 78-80--158 | |
| T43 | Lleyton Renner (2020), Simpsonville , SC | 78-80--158 | |
| T46 | John Hunter (2020), Simpsonville, SC | 78-81--159 | |
| T46 | Willis Rogers (2019), Charleston, SC | 83-76--159 | |
| 48 | Payne Gettys (2020), Rock Hill, SC | 78-82--160 | |
| 49 | Drew Weary (2018), Bluffton, SC | 78-83--161 | |
| T50 | Ford Reynolds (2020), Columbia, SC | 79-83--162 | |
| T50 | Zach Adams (2022), Charleston, SC | 83-79--162 | |
| 52 | Guy Buffum (2021), Columbia, SC | 79-85--164 | |
| T53 | Andrew Kaslick (2020), Summerville, SC | 85-80--165 | |
| T53 | Blake Weinbach (2021), Columbia, SC | 80-85--165 | |
| T53 | Jake Vaughan (2019), Chesnee, SC | 84-81--165 | |
| T53 | Jd Patterson (2019), Bluffton, SC | 84-81--165 | |
| T53 | Logan Hawkins (2020), Williamston , SC | 79-86--165 | |
| T53 | Rafferty Hall (2021), Aiken, SC | 81-84--165 | |
| T53 | Rence O'Connor (2020), Columbia, SC | 79-86--165 | |
| T53 | William Phipps (2020), Florence, SC | 81-84--165 | |
| 61 | Miller Jones (2021), Sumter, SC | 80-86--166 | |
| T62 | Luke Sullivan (2022), Columbia, SC | 81-86--167 | |
| T62 | Ryan Pitts (2018), Mount Pleasant, SC | 80-87--167 | |
| 64 | John Thomas Verner III (2018), Mount Pleasant, SC | 85-83--168 | |
| 65 | Marshall Douglas (2020), Columbia, SC | 80-89--169 | |
| 66 | Evan Greenplate (2018), Hilton Head Island, SC | 87-83--170 | |
| 67 | Michael McMurray (2018), Greer, SC | 93-85--178 | |
| T68 | Blake Rogers (2018), Westminster, SC | 85-WD--WD | |
| T68 | Tommy Holloway (2018), Fripp Island , SC | 85-WD--WD | |
| T70 | Bennett Rhame (2019), Chapin, SC | WD---WD | |
| T70 | Jenkins Dwight (2019), Sumter, SC | WD---WD | |
| Girls' | |||
| Place | Name | Score | |
| 1 | Katie Whitfield (2018), Clemson, SC | 77-70--147 | |
| 2 | Emily Dunlap (2019), Greenville, SC | 74-78--152 | |
| 3 | Jensen Castle (2019), West Columbia, SC | 78-75--153 | |
| T4 | Baylee Evans (2018), Lancaster, SC | 75-79--154 | |
| T4 | Elle Johnson (2019), Inman, SC | 79-75--154 | |
| T6 | Anna Grace Brock (2019), Greenwood, SC | 81-77--158 | |
| T6 | Chloe Grace Holder (2020), Williamston, SC | 80-78--158 | |
| T6 | Kennedy Carroll (2019), Mt. Pleasant, SC | 77-81--158 | |
| T6 | Kerington Lamb (2018), Easley, SC | 78-80--158 | |
| T6 | Phoebe Carles (2020), Clinton, SC | 75-83--158 | |
| 11 | Ashlee Richardson (2017), Simpsonville, SC | 82-83--165 | |
| 12 | Jalen Castle (2020), West Columbia, SC | 79-88--167 | |
| 13 | Beth Ann Townsend (2017), Greenville, SC | 81-89--170 | |
| 14 | Sarah Smith (2018), York, SC | 91-81--172 | |
| T15 | Kayla Bartemeyer (2020), Mount Pleasant, SC | 89-85--174 | |
| T15 | Lillie Smith (2018), Fort Mill, SC | 82-92--174 |
GAFFNEY, S.C. (July 12, 2017) -- First round results of match play for the 40th South Carolina Junior Match Play Championship at Cherokee National Golf Club in Gaffney, S.C. on Wednesday, July 12th (6,943 yards, Par 36-36--72, Course Rating 73.4/128).
Related: Championship Web Site | Starting Times | Match Play Bracket | History - Girls | History - Boys | Photos
Defending champion and number one overall seed Brady Hinkle of Lancaster advanced to the round of 16 after a two up victory over #32 seed Nathan Franks of Roebuck . Both players found themselves on 18 green, but a missed putt by Franks faltered his chance to force extra holes. "[Franks] played some solid golf today," Hinkle remarked about his playing competitor. "It was a grind to go out to get the win." Heading into tomorrow's round, Hinkle stated he has one goal for the rest of match play, "Not to lose with bogeys." "Two of the holes that I lost today I bogeyed. If I am going to lose, I want to lose to a birdie," said Hinkle.
After earning medalist honors earlier in the day, last year's runner-up and number two seed Manning Sloop of Rock Hill defeated #31 seed Zander Briggs of Simpsonville 2-and-1 to advance to the next round. Sloop was dormie on the par-4 18th, when the pair halved the hole to give Sloop the victory. "I managed to get the win, but it got really close at the end," said Sloop. "I was kind of nervous coming into 18, but I knew that I had two holes left and I managed to make par to win." Despite the close finish, Sloop feels confident going into tomorrow. "If I can hit some greens and get closer to the hole, I think I will be in good shape."
Number eight seed Connor Moore of Bluffton defeated #25 seed Zack Phillips of Inman in a 22-hole extravaganza. Reminiscing on a 20-foot putt that forced extra holes, Moore walked off the 21st hole having missed a short putt that would have given him the win. Not discouraged, he hit a drive that placed the ball 243 yards to the flag. He followed that drive with a 3-wood to 25 feet, ultimately making the putt that carried him on to the round of 16. "I knew he had about 10 feet for birdie, knowing he was going to make it," said Moore. "I just hit the line and got it to fall."
A playoff match was used to determine the final seed for the girls' match play round of 16. Kayla Bartemeyer of Mount Pleasant won 3-and-2 over Lillie Smith of Fort Mill.
Entry is open to any male or female amateur golfer who has not reached their 19th birthday by July 14, 2017, who has not started college, is a legal resident of South Carolina, is a member or their parent is a member in good standing of a club which is a member of the Carolinas Golf Association (CGA) and has a current USGA handicap index® at a CGA member club that does not exceed 18.4.
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40th South Carolina Junior Match Play
Cherokee National Golf Club, Gaffney, S.C.
First Round Match Play Results
| Boys' Match Play Results | ||
| Round -- (Round of 32) | ||
| Brady Hinkle, Lancaster, S.C. (2018) def. Nathan Franks, Roebuck, S.C. (2021), 2 up | ||
| Nicholas Mayfield, Rock Hill, S.C. (2019) def. Rafe Reynolds, Greenville, S.C. (2020), 3 and 2 | ||
| Connor Moore, Bluffton, S.C. (2018) def. Zach Phillips, Inman , S.C. (2021), 22 holes | ||
| Garrett Cooper, Cowpens, S.C. (2019) def. Palmer Mason, Irmo, S.C. (2020), 3 and 2 | ||
| Zack Gordon, Gaffney, S.C. (2018) def. Onterio Jones, Simpsonville, S.C. (2018), 4 and 3 | ||
| Austin Scott, Charleston, S.C. (2021) def. Micah Westermeyer, Chapin, S.C. (2017), 2 up | ||
| Tyler Gray, Lugoff, S.C. (2018) def. Carlos Garre, Myrtle Beach, S.C. (2019), 2 and 1 | ||
| Seth Taylor, Gaffney, S.C. (2019) def. Zach Reuland, Rock Hill, S.C. (2020), 5 and 4 | ||
| Manning Sloop, Rock Hill, S.C. (2020) def. Zander Briggs, Simpsonville, S.C. (2020), 2 and 1 | ||
| Ian Faulconer, Simpsonville, S.C. (2019) def. Benjamin Loudermilk, Anderson, S.C. (2018), 1 up | ||
| Cody Transou, Gaffney, S.C. (2018) def. Parker Lewis, Spartanburg, S.C. (2018), 7 and 5 | ||
| Keegan Vaugh, Myrtle Beach , S.C. (2020) def. Caleb Henson, Lancaster, S.C. (2019), 1 up | ||
| Reed Bentley, Wellford, S.C. (2017) def. Mason Tucker, Lancaster, S.C. (2021), 3 and 2 | ||
| Andrew Rose, Greer, S.C. (2018) def. Connor Fahey, Greenville, S.C. (2018), 3 and 1 | ||
| Walker Jones, Sumter, S.C. (2018) def. Daniel Brasington, Woodruff, S.C. (2021), 19 holes | ||
| Trevor Gerard, Hartsville, S.C. (2019) def. Levi Moody, Greenville, S.C. (2018), 1 up | ||
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Girls' Match Play Results |
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| Round -- (Round of 32) | |
| Kayla Bartemeyer, Mount Pleasant, S.C. (2020) def. Lillie Smith, Fort Mill, S.C. (2018), 3 and 2 | |
Championship Facts
Event: 40th South Carolina Junior Match Play
Playing Dates: July 11-14
Host Site: Cherokee National Golf Club, Gaffney, S.C..
Boys - 6,943 yards, par 72, Girls - 5,800 yards, par 72.
Defending Champion: Brady Hinkle, Lancaster - Alyssa Campbell, Lake Wylie
Format: 36 holes stroke play qualifying (July 11-12) for all divisions. The boys' division will be cut to the low 31 for
match play. The girls’ division will be cut to the low 15 for match play. Defending champions Brady Hinkle and Alyssa Campbell will be the #1 seeds.
Schedule of rounds:
Tuesday, July 11
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Stroke play qualifying round 1
12:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Player lunch
Wednesday, July 12
8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Stroke play qualifying round 2
12:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Player lunch
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Boys’ Round 1 matches
Thursday, July 13
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Boys’ Round 2 matches
9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Girls’ Round 1 matches
12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Boys’ Quarterfinal matches
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Girls’ Quarterfinal matches
Friday, July 14
8:00 a.m. - 8:10 a.m. Boys’ Semifinal matches
8:20 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Girls’ Semifinal matches
12:30 p.m. Boys’ Championship match
12:40 p.m. Girls’ Championship match
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