Golf Editor

Mesa resident Johnnie Clark took first place in the PING Heather Farr Classic, held April 14-17 at Longbow Golf Club. In its 24th year – 19th at Longbow – Clark tied the -14 scoring record set last year by 2021 champion, Anawin Pikulthong, of Gilbert.

Officially speaking, Drive, Chip and Putt is “a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America…free junior golf development…,” yada yada. But what does all that really mean?

Papago Golf Course hosted a country-wide field at the AJGA Thunderbird Junior All-Star, April 7-10, with local Cave Creek resident Tyler Spielman taking top honors.

Both prevail in playoffs. The 28th Tucson Conquistadores Spring Classic teed off April 9-10 under gusty conditions at Silverbell and El Rio Golf Courses, where local resident Brasen Briones made…

McDowell Mountain Golf Club hosted Arizona’s top 49 boys and 31 girls April 2-3 at the fourth PING Junior Masters Series tournament of the 2022 JGAA season – Bryce Molder Invitational – sponsored by No Mow Grass and Greens.  

The Desert Mashie Spring Championship teed off March 26-27, with a field of 327 players, two of which made holes in one. Everett Corwon, 13, of Tucson aced the 7th hole on Palm Valley (South 9) with a 6 iron from 135 yards while Sam Basta, 12, of Phoenix aced the 2nd hole on Encanto 9 from 95 yards.

Congratulations to longtime JGAA member Gracie McGovern, 16, who won her first AJGA tournament on March 20 at the AJGA Preview at Windsor held at Windsor Golf Club.

The first round of the Thunderbird Invitational teed off March 12 with Philip Kench of Del Mar, California putting up an incredible 5-under 67 to lead the pack. In the second round it was Chandler’s Vincent Cervantes who shot 67.

Miller by six, Mulhall in a playoff Fresh from a runner-up finish the week before, Adam Miller of Phoenix won the Boys Championship division at the Phoenix Metro Junior Championship…