The 2018 Foundation Junior Championship is now underway with one round in the books. After a beautiful day for golf, Abigail Schimpf has a seven shot lead in the first flight with a strong score of 71, which included 3 birdies. Schimpf had a bogey free back nine with a score of 34 along with a front nine score of 37. Trailing behind in second place is Peyton Gillespie with a score of 78 which included one birdie on her first hole of the day. Rounding out the top 3 of the first flight is Emma Schimpf with a score of 79.
In a tie for the lead in the second flight with a 76 is Lexi Bennett and Isabella Britt. Bennett carded a strong bogey free back nine score of 2 under, and Britt with an even par score on her back nine. In a three way tie for third, Marley Barefoot, Kennedy Gooding, and Madison Jordan all card a 77 for the day.
Sydney Roberts led the third flight with a score of 80, which included a birdie on hole 1. She rounded out both sides with a consistent score of 40, giving her a three shot lead. Abigayle Hatcher is in lone second place, shooting three shots better on her back nine to turn in an 83 for the day. Not far behind in third place is Telie McCoy shooting seven shots better on her back nine to card an 85 for the day.
Leading the fourth flight is Abby Franks with a round of 84. She shot 40 on her back nine which included a birdie on the 18th hole. Three shots behind is Katie Spurling with an 87, with Jasmine Donaghue in third with a score of 93.
Round 2 starts tomorrow with an 8:00 am shotgun and the leaders starting on hole 1. We are excited for another day of nice weather, and look forward to seeing some great scores!
