Boys 14-18 Age Division Medalists with Smylie Kaufman (Left); Girls 14-18 Age Division Medalists with Smylie Kaufman (Right) 

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL – (Nov. 6, 2023) Final results of the JGA Tour Final Presented By Smylie Kaufman held at Vestavia Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, November 4-5, 2023. 
 
Championship Links: Final Round Results | Championship Website
 
Within the Boys 14-18 Age Division, Pierce Becker of Birmingham, Ala. earned gold with a 36-hole total of 138. Becker claimed victory on his home course this weekend, and was the only player to break par both rounds. He made a total of seven birdies and two eagles. Andrew Woods of Homewood, Ala. carded a total 142 for both rounds to secure second. Clark Browne of Vestavia Hills, Ala. finished the final round with a 145 total for the tournament to secure bronze.
 
Shiloh Gilbert of Millbrook, Ala. carded a 36-hole total of 154 to secure first place within the Girls 14-18 Age Division. Julie Waldo of Prattville, Ala. posted a total 156 to take home silver. Morgan Maddox of Homewood, Ala. stands third with a 159.
 
Stephen Thomas of Birmingham, Ala. placed first within the Boys 12-13 Age Division, firing a 142 for the tournament. Seve Winebrenner of Vestavia Hills, Ala. carded a 144 to earn silver; Bibb Wahl of Homewood, Ala. posted a 146 to secure bronze.
 
Merritt Daniel of Trussville, Ala. carded a 155 to lead the Girls 12-13 Age Division. Emma Kate Rice of Mountain Brook, Ala. claimed silver with a 185.
 
Within the Boys 9-11 Age Division, Lane Barker of Vestavia Hills, Ala. earned gold with a total score of 161. Four strokes behind, William Ness of Hoover, Ala. posted a total 165. Ridge Bradley of Birmingham, Ala. stands third with a 183.
 
Emmett Franklin of Pelham, Ala. carded an 18-hole total of 76 to finish in first place within the Boys 6-8 Age Division. Tristan Cook of Birmingham, Ala. posted an 89 to earn second. Taylor Price of Vestavia Hills, Ala. earned third place with a 90.
 
Within the Girls 6-8 Age Division, Elliott Willis of Birmingham, Ala. earned gold with an 18-hole score of 142.
 
For more information about the JGA Tour Final Presented By Smylie Kaufman, please visit the Championship website.
 
The JGA Tour is conducted by Junior Golf Alabama.
 
About Junior Golf Alabama (JGA)
Established in 2022, Junior Golf Alabama (JGA) is a joint initiative by the Alabama Golf Association and the Alabama-NW Florida PGA Section to serve as a collaboration focused on junior golf for kids, parents, coaches, golf administrators, and PGA Professionals. By creating new educational, instructional, and playing opportunities, JGA streamlines the junior golf roadmap while bridging existing programs to further the development of junior golf in Alabama and NW Florida.
 
JGA is operated by a team of staff from both the Alabama Golf Association and the Alabama - NW Florida PGA Section. By combining the junior golf initiatives of both the Alabama Golf Association and Alabama - NW Florida PGA Section into one collaborative organization, Junior Golf Alabama can present prospective junior golfers with a robust set of resources and a supportive player pathway that guarantees success.
 
For more information about Junior Golf Alabama, please visit www.juniorgolfalabama.org.
   
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