Fox, Goda among local golfers to compete in Terre Haute Regional

The Terre Haute Regional for Optimist Junior Golf was held on Thursday July 7th at Rea Park. This tournament serves as a qualifier for the Optimist Indiana South District Tournament to be held at Deer Creek Golf Club near Plainfield in mid-June 2023.

Age group winners received a free entry into the South District Tournament while all participants received a discount off the entry fee for the tournament.

35 local golfers ranging in age from 10-18 took to the links to participate in a very competitive tournament. Due to a severe thunderstorm, only 4 of the 7 age group divisions were able to complete full rounds; therefore, three divisions were decided by common holes completed.

There are seven age groups competing. Three for girls consisting of ages 10-12, 13-14 and 15-18. There are four for boys consisting of groups ages 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 and 16-18.

The Boys 16-18 group was won by Nick Winning of Terre Haute who claimed the title in a playoff with Tucker Higgins of Clinton. Both players shot a 76 over 18 holes. Lane Notter of Brazil finished one shot behind the leaders to claim third in the seven player field.

In the Boys 14-15 division, the winner was Bryson Worman of Greencastle who shot an 81 from 6250 yards. He was followed by Jackson Rodgers of Greencastle with an 84 and Noah Walker of Terre Haute with an 85. There were six competitors in this group.

In a very competitive 15-18 girls competition decided on the 12 common holes completed, Rylee Roscoe of Terre Haute emerged the winner completing 18 holes in 84 shots. She was followed by Kyia Fox of Brazil who completed 18 holes with a score of 86. Third place went to Karsyn Kikta of Brazil who completed 17 holes.

There were 13 competitors in this age group.

The 12-13 Boys division had two of three players complete 18 holes. Ryan Grassick of Terre Haute led the way with a fine 86 followed by Cooper Goda of Brazil who shot a 99 over 18 holes. Third place went to Lane Williams of Cloverdale who completed 12 holes. Scoring for placement was based on the first 12 holes each player completed.

In the Girls 13-14 Division Raegan Roscoe of Terre Haute pulled out a narrow two shot win over Isabella Bailey of Terre Haute.

In the Boys 10-11 Division, Cayden Floyd of Terre Haute won the 9 hole competition with a 47. He was followed by Dayton Lindsay of West Terre Haute with a 54 and Jacob Burbrink of Terre Haute with a 65.

There was one competitor in the Girls 10-12 Division. Carson Cassell claimed the 9 hole title.