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- (left to right) Taber Anderson, Tim Louis, Charlie Palmer, Anawin Pikulthong, Dylan Kohner, and Bull Earnhardt
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- (left to right) Taber Anderson, Tim Louis, Kate Connolly, Jennifer Seo, and Bull Earnhardt
The annual Thunderbird High School Senior Classic, sponsored by The Thunderbirds-hosts of the WM Phoenix Open and NCAA Division I Golf Championships, was held at Gainey Ranch Golf Club on May 21, 2023. Known as a traditional golf tournament, it pays tribute and spotlights the graduating seniors that are on high school golf teams throughout the state of Arizona in 2023. 78 seniors participated, 52 boys and 26 girls.
“The Thunderbirds host the High School Senior Classic to thank all the departing seniors, many of whom have played in tons of JGAA events over the years. Many of these golfers have competed in numerous JGAA events over the years and watching them develop and carry the core values taught through our program on and off the golf course is one of the most satisfying parts of working for the JGAA,” said Scott McNevin, Executive Director of the Junior Golf Association of Arizona. Thank you once again to The Thunderbirds for sponsoring this wonderful tournament. It was a great day that all the seniors will remember fondly.”
In the Girls division, first place went to future UCLA Bruin Jennifer Seo from Hamilton High School after firing off a four-under 68 on the scorecard. Runner up and playing chase in second place with a score of 73 (+1) was Kate Connoly Connolly from Boulder Creek High School and third place with a score of 76 (+4) went to Madison Hepner of Desert Mountain High School.
In the Boys division, the trophy went to future Sun Devil Anawin Pikulthong of Hamilton High School as he heated up on the back nine and sealed the deal with a six-under par 66, second place resulted in a tie between Dylan Kohner of Liberty High School and Charlie Palmer of Brophy College Preparatory after they each carded four-under par scores of 68.
