Van Paris wins NC Boys' 13 & Under Medalist Award

 

 

The primary objective heading into the stroke play portion of the championship was to register a score within the top 16 to qualify for the Championship Bracket.  Jackson Van Paris of Pinehurst, NC had other ideas. After carding a one-over-par 36 on his first nine Van Paris never thought of playing conservative, instead he let it fly on his last nine. “I wanted to go as low as possible, for my own confidence,” Van Paris said. His aggressive approach led to a two-under-par 33 which gave the rising eighth grader medalist honors and the No. 1 seed going into match play. Walker Isley of Oak Island, NC used a tremendous putting day to shot 72 and nab the No. 2 seed. Four players tied at 75 and seedlings were decided based on a blind draw for those tied.

 

Van Paris understood the target on his back as the No. 1 seed in match play. “I felt a little bit of pressure, I knew my opponent was a good player so I had to stay focused out there,” Van Paris said. He did just that, capitalizing on solid wedge play throughout the match to advance with a four-and-two victory. “I am excited for tomorrow.  I just need to stay hydrated,” Van Paris joked after the match.  Nick Rubino of Charlotte, NC pushed the No. 2 seed all the way to the ninth hole but Isley prevailed one-up.

 

Round two of match play begins Tuesday morning at 8 am off the first tee.

 

 

Jackson Van Paris def. Daniel Boone, Jr, 4&2

Daniel Adkins, def. Nick Kleu, 2 up

Hampton Roberts def. Colin Dutton, 2&1

Branden Boyce def. Caleb Surratt, 1 up

Walker Isley def. Nick Rubino, 1 up

Ayush Bodhale def. Tyler Partee, 3&2

Charlie Barr def. Drew Van Dyke, 3&2

Ryan Macri def. Jake Herring, 2&1

 

First flight is made up of the eight boys who did not win their first match in the championship match

and will begin matches Tuesday morning.

 

Keenan Royalty def. Harrison Plott, 2&1

Caden baker def. Garret Hauk, 4&3

Jacob Hinson def. Tate Smith, 1 up

Paxton Jones def. Will Fowler, 2 up

 

Josh McGee def. Jack Burris, 5&3

Minor Hinson def. Turner Edwards, 3&2

Colby Tant def. Aidan Browning, 1 up

Jackson Bode def. Connor Jones, 4&2

 

Jake Clayton def. Jennings Glenn, 1 up

Ryan McCarthy def. Daniel Jones, 2 up

Ben Jordan def. David Elliott, 3&2

Blake Hess def. Will Jordan, 5&4

 

Tuesday starting times and matches

8:00        Jackson Van Paris vs Daniel Atkins

8:06        Hampton Roberts vs Branden Boyce

8:12        Ayush Budhale vs Walker Isley

8:18        Charlie Barr vs Ryan Macri

8:24        Daniel Boone vs. Nick Kleu

8:30        Colin Dutton vs Caleb Surratt

8:36        Nick Rubino vs Tyler Partee

8:42        Drew Van Dyke vs Jake Herring

8:48        Caden Baker vs. Keenan Royalty

8:54        Jacob Hinson vs Paxton Jones

9:00        Garrett Hauk vs Harrison Plott

9:06        Tate Smith vs Will Fowler

9:12        Josh Mcgee vs Jack Burris

9:18        Jackson Bode vs Colby Tant

9:24        Jack Burris vs Turner Edwards

9:30        Connor Jones vs Aiden Browning

9:36        Ryan McCarthy vs Jake Clayton

9:42        Ben Jordan vs Blake Hess

9:48        Daniel Jones vs Jennings Glen

9:54        David Elliott vs Will Jordan

10:00      Mack Edwards vs. Matthew McCarthy