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Local golfers vie for district, Junior World tournaments

June 30, 2009

By Christopher Huber

Christopher Kobak putts on the 18th hole June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course. Kobak barely missed the cut for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship, shooting an 83. By Christopher HuberChristopher Kobak putts on the 18th hole June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course. Kobak barely missed the cut for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship, shooting an 83. By Christopher Huber

Christopher Kobak putts on the 18th hole June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course. Kobak barely missed the cut for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship, shooting an 83. By Christopher Huber

Skyline High School golfer Jordan Windsor wasn’t satisfied with the way he drove the ball June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course.

But he executed enough decisive putts throughout the 18-hole Junior Worlds qualifier to help him tie for third in the 16-17 age group with a 75-stroke finish on the par-72 course.

“It’s definitely on the better side of what I’ve played,” he said after the match.

On the par-5 fourth hole, Windsor sunk a 40-foot putt for birdie, he said. He attributed some of his setbacks to numerous 2-putt holes.

“It’s mostly putting that got me,” he said. But “it was just putting that saved the round.”

A handful of Issaquah and Sammamish youth golfers gathered with dozens of Seattle-area youth at West Seattle to vie for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship. The one-day tournament served as the qualifier for the final, to be held July 20-21 at Willows Run Golf Course.It also served as a Junior Worlds Championship qualifier for players ages 14-17.

Issaquah youth Darius Lalier missed the cut for Tumwater, but qualified for the District 2 Championship. He shot an 81, which landed him tied for the last qualifier spot in the 14-15 age group.

He said he had hoped to shoot in the 70s, but acknowledged a rough outing on the front nine. He turned things around on the back nine and eventually chipped the ball in for birdie on the 16th hole.

“I’m feeling OK,” he said after the match. “I should have done better, but I think I’ll hold up alright.”

Mersadie Tallman, of Issaquah, placed third in the girls’ 12-13 match. Her 101-stroke finish was good enough to move on to the district championship at Willows Run.

In the 16-17 age group, Nathan Stephenson, of Issaquah, shot an 81 and missed the cut for the district tournament by two strokes. Issaquah High student Ben Halter shot an 89 at West Seattle.

Issaquah High junior Derek Wilson took the last spot for the 16-17 boys district qualifier with a 79-stroke finish. He tied with Woodinville’s Alex Mroz. Brian Batt and Bryan Jung shot 100 and 102 respectively.

The Tumwater Junior Worlds qualifier will feature 54 youth golfers competing for the top four spots. They will play at Junior Worlds in San Diego later this month.Reach Reporter Christopher Huber at 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment on this story at www.issaquahpress.com.

By Christopher Huber
Skyline High School golfer Jordan Windsor wasn’t satisfied with the way he drove the ball June 24 at West Seattle Golf Course.
But he executed enough decisive putts throughout the 18-hole Junior Worlds qualifier to help him tie for third in the 16-17 age group with a 75-stroke finish on the par-72 course.
“It’s definitely on the better side of what I’ve played,” he said after the match.
On the par-5 fourth hole, Windsor sunk a 40-foot putt for birdie, he said. He attributed some of his setbacks to numerous 2-putt holes.
“It’s mostly putting that got me,” he said. But “it was just putting that saved the round.”
A handful of Issaquah and Sammamish youth golfers gathered with dozens of Seattle-area youth at West Seattle to vie for the Washington Junior Golf Association District 2 Championship. The one-day tournament served as the qualifier for the final, to be held July 20-21 at Willows Run Golf Course.
It also served as a Junior Worlds Championship qualifier for players ages 14-17.
Issaquah youth Darius Lalier missed the cut for Tumwater, but qualified for the District 2 Championship. He shot an 81, which landed him tied for the last qualifier spot in the 14-15 age group.
He said he had hoped to shoot in the 70s, but acknowledged a rough outing on the front nine. He turned things around on the back nine and eventually chipped the ball in for birdie on the 16th hole.
“I’m feeling OK,” he said after the match. “I should have done better, but I think I’ll hold up alright.”
Mersadie Tallman, of Issaquah, placed third in the girls’ 12-13 match. Her 101-stroke finish was good enough to move on to the district championship at Willows Run.
In the 16-17 age group, Nathan Stephenson, of Issaquah, shot an 81 and missed the cut for the district tournament by two strokes. Issaquah High student Ben Halter shot an 89 at West Seattle.
Issaquah High junior Derek Wilson took the last spot for the 16-17 boys district qualifier with a 79-stroke finish. He tied with Woodinville’s Alex Mroz. Brian Batt and Bryan Jung shot 100 and 102 respectively.
The Tumwater Junior Worlds qualifier will feature 54 youth golfers competing for the top four spots. They will play at Junior Worlds in San Diego later this month.
Reach Reporter Christopher Huber at 392-6434, ext. 242, or chuber@isspress.com. Comment on this story at www.issaquahpress.com.

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