Florida commit Tyler Wilkes wins Orlando Int'l Am for Jrs
Boys' Division winner Tyler Wilkes has committed to Florida
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KISSIMMEE, FL (January 5, 2018) - Florida commit Tyler Wilkes closed with a 1-under 71 to finish even-par and as the winner of the Orlando International Amateur of Juniors.
Wilkes started his week at the Magnolia Course of the Walt Disney World Golf Complex with a disappointing 3-over 75 in the first round before rebounding on Thursday in the second round with a 2-under 70.
In Friday's final round Wilkes took command of the tournament with a four birdie final round, including a tournament capping birdie on the closing hole.
Dongjin Park, Anthony Muttillo and Tennoshin Ogawa (University of Texas Rio Grande Valley) all shared second place at 7-over while Austin Cherichella took fifth at 8-over.
GIRLS' DIVISION
Less than a week after winning the Women's Orlando International Amateur Championship Katie Yoo was at it again winning the Girls' Division of the Orlando International Amateur of Juniors.
After finishing 3-under in her first go around, Yoo was three-strokes better this week posting a 6-under tally as she sprinted away from the field and won by 19-strokes.
Yoo signed for three consecutive under-par rounds, 70-71 and then saved her best for last, a 3-under 69 that included five birdies.
Emily Zhu (+13) was second, Hulda Clara Gestsdottir (+21) was third, Mary Kate Smith (+24) took fourth and in fifth it was Hanana Kawada (+28).
Of Note: Bodvar Bragi Palsson won the Boys' 15 & Under Division by eight-strokes.
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Orlando International Junior
The Orlando International Amateur for Juniors is an
annual tournament gathering high-level junior
golfers
from around the world. The field will comprise of the
best ranked
golfers
amongst the applications received. There will be 4
divisions: BOYS 18 & under, BOYS 15 & under, GIRLS
18 & under, GIRLS 15 & under.
Through the game of golf and the charities it will
support, the Orlando International Amateur for
Juniors will strive to inspire and enable juniors
towards health, wellness and personal development.
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