Hilton Head Island, S.C. (Nov. 25, 2025) — Fifty-five previous champions took to the scenic Arthur Hills course at Palmetto Dunes Resort to play for the title of “Champion of Champions”. With the ocean breeze and perfect weather all around, competitors were looking forward to what the weekend might bring.
Jumping up from a tie for second after the first round, Sophie Dinh (Duluth, Ga. 2030) finished the weekend strong by having the only round under par of the tournament! She concluded the tournament with a two-day total of 76-70 — 146 (+2) to finish first in the Prep Preview division. With an eagle on the thirteenth hole during the second round, Natalie Hennessey (Charlotte, N.C. 2030) finished second with a two-day score of 76-72 — 148 (+4).
There would be a tie for third in the Prep Preview division, with five birdies over both rounds, Bryn Krosse (York, Penn. 2030) finishing with a two-day total of 77-74 — 151 (+7). Tied with Krosse was Paisley Freda (Cornelius, N.C. 2027) who’s weekend was highlighted by an eagle on hole 13 during the second round, finishing the weekend with a score of 76-75 — 151 (+7). With four birdies made between both rounds, Kennedy Gallentine (Iron Station, N.C. 2029) placed fifth, finishing the tournament with a two-day total of 74-80 — 154 (+10).
In the Futures National division, Minlin Ou (Shelby, N.C. 2032) won the division with a two-day score of 74-73 — 147 (+3) for her second consecutive victory. With eleven pars in a row during the second round, Addie Lupton (Tega Cay, S.C. 2031) took second, finishing the weekend with a two-day total of 75-77 — 152 (+8).
With six birdies over both rounds, Tiare Yu (Suwanee, Ga. 2033) placed third, ending the tournament with a score of 77-77 — 154 (+10). A birdie a day scored Scarlett Keip (Marvin, N.C. 2032) who finished in fourth place, concluding the weekend with a two-day total of 157 (+13). With two birdies made in the second round, Olivia Barnes (St. Johns, Fla. 2033) finished in fifth place with a two-day score of 82-77 — 159 (+15).
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Congratulations to the champions of the PKBGT Regional Tournament of Champions at Palmetto Dunes Resort on the Arthur Hills course and all of our medalists from this weekend! We also extend an substantial thank you to all of the staff at Palmetto Dunes Resort for hosting us this weekend and all of their wonderful hospitality. This coming weekend, the PKBGT will be heading to the Bash at the Beach Girls Classic at Lockwood Folly Country Club in Holden Beach, N.C., beginning Nov. 29, 2025!
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 2025-2026 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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