Braselton, GA– The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls’ Golf Tour headed to Braselton, GA for the opening round of the PKBGT Regional Invitational at Chateau Elan Golf Club.
Prep Preview
During a brisk opening round, it was Hannah Barrrett (Richmond Hill, GA 2023) who shot the round of the day and claimed the overnight lead. Barrett’s round was highlighted by two birdies and an eagle in route to an opening 75 (+3). Sitting in second place is Ariel Collins (Locust Grove, GA 2028) who posted an opening 80 (+10). She birdied the second hole and sits just five shots back after round one. Victoria Fan (Charlotte, NC 2024) made two birdies in her opening round and is in third place by herself. Claire Bradford (Bogart, GA 2025) played a steady round on Saturday and is in fourth place after her 83 (+11). Joining Bradford in the penultimate group is Alexandra Kennedy (Arden, NC 2026) and Madison Park (Charlotte, NC 2026). Kennedy and Park both shot 84’s and sit nine behind the leader.
1. Hannah Barrrett (Richmond Hill, GA 2023) / 75 (+3)
2. Ariel Collins (Locust Grove, GA 2028) / 80 (+8)
3. Victoria Fan (Charlotte, NC 2024) / 82 (+10)
4. Claire Bradford (Bogart, GA 2025) / 83 (+11)
T5. Alexandra Kennedy (Arden, NC 2026) / 84 (+12)
T5. Madison Park (Charlotte, NC 2026) / 84 (+12)
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Futures National
There is a tie at the top of the Futures National division with 18 holes to play. Narah Hope Kim (Duluth, GA) and Addison Peoples (Gainesville, GA 2029) matched 75’s (+3) on Saturday to co-lead overnight. Both ladies made two birdies during their rounds and look to battle it out on Sunday for the PKBGT Regional Invitational title. Madison Cook (Mcleansville, NC 2024) and Aayra Iqbal (Charlotte, NC 2027) are tied for third and sit just three shots behind the co-leaders. The pair combined for five birdies on Saturday showing they have what it takes to make a move on Sunday. Four players are tied for fifth with scores of 82 (+10)
T1. Narah Hope Kim (Duluth, GA) / 75 (+3)
T1. Addison Peoples (Gainesville, GA 2029) / 75 (+3)
T3. Madison Cook (Mcleansville, NC 2024) / 78 (+6)
T3. Aayra Iqbal (Charlotte, NC 2027) / 78 (+6)
T5. Janiya Brown (Greensboro, NC 2026) / 82 (+10)
T5. Katelyn Cox (Taylors, SC 2026) / 82 (+10)
T5. Lauren Oh (Cary, NC 2026) / 82 (+10)
T5. Sarah Stumacher (Gladwyne, PA 2027) / 82 (+10)
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Round 2 will begin Sunday, December 18th, at 9:00 AM, weather permitting.
Follow the final round at the Chateau Elan Golf Club.
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About the PKBGT
Founded in 2007 by Girls Golf of America, a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization, 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 2022-2023 season will feature over 110 tournaments in 9 states on the East Coast, and with over 1,000 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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