The Red River Preview was played at Ennis Country Club in Ennis, TX October 11th & 12th 2008. Despite the extremely windy conditions on Sunday beautiful fall weather both days made this a great weekend for golf. All players played 36-holes in this nationally-ranked event with the Boys 16-18 playing 6,502 yards, Boys 12-15 playing 6,016 yards, and all Girls playing 5,003 yards.
On to the action:
Boys 16-18
Great event with some great golf. Brandon Wilhide played very steady both days. Teejay Shanks fired a 5 under par 67 the first day. McKenzie Mueller and Jimmy Murphy each shot under par on Sunday to get into a 3 way tie for second with Ryan Hixson. All in all there was some great golf played in this age group. Here’s how the final leader board ended up:
1) Brandon Wilhide, Sugarland, TX, 2010; 71-72-143 ***Claims AJGA Exemption***
2) Ryan Hixson, Robinson, TX, 2009; 70-74-144 ***Won in playoff***
3) McKenzie Mueller, Dallas, TX, 2009; 73-71-144 ***Finished second in playoff***
Boys 12-15
Very competitive field from top to bottom…Blake Pugh fires even par round to win the event coming from 8 strokes back. Phillip Rosengarden shot 2 under par to be the first day leader. Matt Jones played very solid as well as Joe Kuntz.
1) Blake Pugh, Southlake, TX, 2011; 78-72-150 ***Claims AJGA Junior All Star Exemption***
2) Matt Jones, The Colony, TX, 2013; 76-75-151
3) Joe Kuntz, McKinney, TX, 2011; 77-77-154 ***Won on 1st playoff hole w/ birdie on 7 over Phillip Rosengarden***
Girls 12-18
Kirsten Pike continues to dominate Ennis CC. Pike was the winner of the TJGT Allen Samuels event back in June. Very steady 75-75. Neece and Liu also performed well with Liu coming back to shoot a second round 78 to finish in a T2 with Neece.
Great job by the older girls as well. Christina Cantu led wire to wire.
Girls 16-18
1) Christina Cantu, Houston, TX, 2010, 77-81-158
2) Katelyn McDougal, Richmond, TX, 2010, 81-80-161
3) Rachel Mulkey, Flower Mound, 2011, 80-84-164
Girls 12-15
1) Kirsten Pike, Ovilla, TX, 2013; 75-75-150; ***Claims AJGA Exemption***
2) Stephanie Liu, Bradenton, FL, 2015; 84-78-162; *** Won on 1st playoff w/ Maggie Neece**
3) Maggie Neece, Colleyville, TX, 2013; 81-81-162
Special thanks to all parents and players, and to the staff at Ennis CC for making this a terrific event.