On Saturday, June 29, the 2019 Peggy Kirk Bell Girls’ Golf Tour played the Middle Atlantic Series at Crofton Country Club in Crofton, MD.
These PKBGT regional events offer innovative yardage-based divisions to girls aged 9-17. The PKBGT Series Progression allows players to progress towards playing collegiate golf by playing yardage/skill appropriate tournaments as they develop their game.
Prep Division
Ripping off an even-par 71 and taking home the Prep division win, Catherine Qiu (Great Falls, VA 2024) was feeling it on Saturday afternoon. Qiu made the turn at two-under par before evening out on the back nine and departing Crofton Country Club with a first-place trophy.
In second place with a score of 74 (+3) was Rachel Detore (Fredericksburg, VA 2020). Detore made a birdie on the 17th hole to close off her round on a high note.
Finishing in a tie for third place was Breanna Trombetta (Poquoson, VA 2021) and Amelia Cho (Ashburn, VA 2024) who each shot a score of 80 (+9) on Saturday.
Futures Division
Earning a win in Crofton on Saturday, Sydnee Gaines (Nottingham, MD 2023) crushed her back nine, posting an even-par 35. She finished off the afternoon with a score of 74 (+3).
Finishing in second place, Jennifer Osborne (Ashburn, VA 2024) came out strong with an even-par front nine. Osborne posted a final score of 75 (+4) and made three birdies in her round.
In third place, posting a score of 76 (+5) was Kaurvaki Bajpai (Chantilly, VA 2023). Bajpai narrowly missed out on the victory, but put forth a strong effort of her own with two birdies.
Rounding out the top finishers in a two-way tie for fourth place was Fannie Sukhumparnich (Bethesda, MD 2024) and Shelby Herbert (Charlotte Hall, MD 2024). Both competitors finished with scores of 77 (+6).
Discovery Division
Tearing up the course (in the best possible way), Olivia Cho (Ashburn, VA 2028) won the Discovery division with an even-par 36! Cho made two birdies on the day, winning the first PKBGT event of her young career!
Samantha Nguyen (Springfield, VA 2026) finished in second place with a score of 40 (+4). Nguyen made birdie at the par-four seventh hole!
Capping off the top finishers for Saturday afternoon were Abigail Avallone (Adamstown, MD 2026) and Sophia Cusack (Potomac, MD 2028). The duo tied for third place with scores of 42 (+6).
The PKBGT Middle Atlantic Series is back in action on July 6 at Shenandoah Valley GC in Front Royal, VA.
About the PKBGT Regional Series
One-day tournaments are designed for golfers of all skill levels but are a great place for development golfers to “get into the swing of things” playing tournament golf. The goal of One-Day Open Series events is to provide a fun and friendly tournament on a premium golf course.
Final Results
About the PKBGT
Founded in 2007 by the Triad Youth Golf Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, as a local girls’ golf tour in the Triad region of North Carolina, the tour began as a simple concept: create more effective competitive playing opportunities for girls. By utilizing innovative yardage-based divisions instead of the traditional age-based format, the tour focused on developing tournament experience at the player’s pace. The 2019 season will feature over 90 tournaments in 9 states on the East Coast and with over 900 members, the PKBGT is the largest girl’s only tour in the country. Learn more about the PKBGT at http://www.pkbgt.org/.
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