NCJT – Tour Championship

Round 1 – 7/27/2020 – Quail Hollow CC – Par 71, 6354 Yards
Round 2 – 7/28/2020 – Quail Hollow CC – Par 71, 6303 Yards

William Fankhauser wins the 36-Hole NCJT Tour Championship in the Boys 16-19 Division with rounds of 70-80–150. Round 1 was played on the Weiskopf Course and William took a four-stroke lead with a 32-38–70. He had 4 birdies and an eagle in his first round. Round 2 was played on the Devlin Course and things got interesting when William went double, triple, double over holes 6, 7 & 8 and ended his first nine with 44 strokes. This allowed Dominik Cosic to take a one stroke lead to the final nine holes. On the final nine William played strong and was one under through the first five holes. Dominik played the first five on the back nine in 4 over, that included an OB triple bogey on #13, to drop 4 back. But it was over yet, on holes 15 & 16, William went 3 over with an OB on the par 3 #15 and the lead was back to one stroke with two holes to play. On #17 Dominik had a bogey to drop two back and on the final hole William made a smart play on his second shot to hole high in the center of the green as Dominik ended up just short of the green. Dominik needed a chip-in and a three putt from William to pull off the comeback and he almost got the chip-in with a great chip to less than a foot, but William ended it in style by rolling in his 12 foot birdie putt to finish with a three stroke victory.

Dominik Cosic finished 2nd place with a 74-79–153. Thomas Coyne finished 3rd place with rounds of 77-78–155.

Boys 16-19
William Fankhauser, 2022, Avon, OH 70-80–150
Dominik Cosic, 2023, Painesville, OH 74-79–153
Thomas Coyne, 2019, University Hts, OH 77-78–155
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 84-74–158
Richard Jacobs, 2019, North Palm Beach, FL 84-75–159
Nolan King, 2022, Avon, OH 81-78–159
Owen Hinkle, 2021, Loudonville, OH 79-81–160
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 84-78–162
Matt Blumenthal, 2022, Beachwood, OH 83-80–163
Wyatt Chapman, 2020, Mentor , OH 80-83–163
Antonio Bodziony, 2020, Mentor, OH 79-86–165
Tyler Schwenk, 2021, Eastlake, OH 82-84–166
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 88-78–166
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 85-84–169
Jackson Stover, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 85-85–170
Tommy Vrablic, 2022, Avon, OH 87-87–174
Victor Alfieri, 2022, Kirtland, OH 102-83–185
Connor Hedrick, 2021, Painesville, OH 92-93–185
Quinn Petersen, 2022, Chardon, OH 87-99–186
Alex Lavin, 2021, Chesterland, OH 94-101–195
Cullan Jackson, 2022, Painesville, OH 110-97–207

James O’Neill wins the Boys 15 & Under Division with rounds of 80-78–158. After round 1, James was in 2nd place behind Ethan Roberts, but he played a steady round of golf in his final round to claim 1st place. Sachin Singh came in 2nd place with rounds of 86-73–159. He needed to make birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff with James, but Sachin made a par. Ethan Roberts came in 3rd place with rounds of 77-93–170. Ethan was in the lead after the first round, but struggled to get anything going for his final round.

Boys 15&U
James O’Neill, 2023, Beachwood, OH 80-78–158
Sachin Singh, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 86-73–159
Ethan Roberts, 2025, Shaker Heights, OH 77-93–170
Jackson Kubic, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 82-89–171
Parker Barrett, 2024, Aurora, OH 86-88–174
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 90-85–175
Joshua Furman, 2023, Jefferson, OH 90-87–177
Jeffrey-Paul Jacobs, 2023, North Palm Beach, FL 84-100–184
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 90-100–190
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 96-96–192
Vince Giancola, 2023, University Hts, OH 88-106–194
Tyler Sauric, 2023, Eastlake, OH 100-103–203
Alex Mylen, 2023, Cleveland Hts , OH 102-104–206
Joseph Raicevich, 2023, Chardon, OH 111-108–219
Mason Martina, 2025, Parma Hts, OH 136-138–274

Lauren Bangasser wins the Girls 19 & Under Division with rounds of 80-80–160. A highlight of her rounds came on the first day, where she holed out for birdie from about 70 yards on hole 10. She played two solid rounds of golf to beat Kate Peterson who shot rounds of 96-102–198.

Girls 19&U
Lauren Bangasser, 2022, Concord Twp, OH 80-80–160
Kate Petersen, 2023, Chardon, OH 96-102–198

Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner POSTPONED

The Annual Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner at Pine Ridge has been postponed to December 3rd due to the pandemic and the issues related to holding indoor group gatherings. We are hopeful that by Thanksgiving the pandemic world will be in a much better place, as we look forward to hosting special recognition’s for our award winners from the 2020 season and our 2020 Class to the NCJT Hall of Fame.

2020 Thank You!

2020 was certainly a challenging season and we’d like to thank everyone for doing their part to make it all work out. Even with all the challenges of the times, we had a great season on tour! We were so happy to host all the wonderful junior golfers that came out to play the great game of golf with us this season. Best of luck to all on the upcoming fall golf season!

NCJT Tour Championship July 27-28

It’s time for the Tour Championship at Quail Hollow! This year’s championship is being played on Monday, July 27 and Tuesday, July 28 over both courses. The Weiskopf Course is a modern layout that was designed by Ohio’s own Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish. It opened in 1996 and is well known as a premiere course in top notch condition. The Devlin course opened in 1972 and was designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge. The Devlin has a long track record of hosting some of Ohio’s most prestigious events; The Ben Hogan Tour, the Nike Tour, the Ohio Open, the US Am Qualifier, the Northern Ohio PGA Section Championship, a host of High School tournaments and the NCJT Tour Championship (28 times).

Past Champions include: Jason Dufner, Jason Kokrak, Nick Palladino, Nick Popely, Jake Scott, Dan Rush, Michael Trivisonno, Lauren Weaver and David Ludlow, as well as many other super stars from NCJT. Who will be the next Tour Champion to join the ranks among Northeast Ohio’s junior golf greats! If you haven’t signed up, please do so by Friday at 6pm. Tee times will be posted by Saturday morning.

Here are some things to know:

• Caddies are permitted, however we will not be providing caddie bibs this year due to safety concerns.
• Lunch will be served after golf each day for the players only. Caddies can find food and beverage service at the pool snack bar.
• Quail Hollow has a good practice facility and players should arrive no sooner than 1 hour prior to their tee time to warm-up.
• All players that believe they can break 100 are eligible to play.

NCJT – Chardon Lakes + Mini

7/22/2020 – Chardon Lakes Golf Course
Par 71, 6210 Yards

Joey Kubic wins the Boys 16-19 Division with a 36-38–74. He got off to a hot start, holing out for eagle from 120 yards on the first hole! He made a bogey on the next hole, then followed it with a double bogey. It was a roller coaster round for him. On hole 8 Joey chipped in for birdie to finish with an exciting front 9. Grant Mylen finished in 2nd place with a 39-38–77. Connor Hedrick finished 3rd with a 38-40–78.

Boys 16-19
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 36-38–74
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 39-38–77
Connor Hedrick, 2021, Painesville, OH 38-40–78
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 40-40–80
Evan Lewis, 2021, Mentor, OH 40-41–81
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 40-41–81
Quinn Petersen, 2022, Chardon, OH 41-43–84
Connor Keefe, 2022, Highland Hts, OH 41-43–84
Jackson Stover, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 40-46–86
Richard Jacobs, 2019, North Palm Beach, FL 42-46–88
Cullan Jackson, 2022, Painesville, OH 42-48–90
Alex Lavin, 2021, Chesterland, OH 47-45–92
Desmond Norris, 2020, Garfield Heights, OH 48-45–93
Anthony Dolata, 2022, Aurora , OH 50-51–101
Travis Johnson, 2021, Chesterland, OH 55-51–106
Jacob Potts, 2021, Parma, OH (WD)

James O’Neill wins the Boys 15 & Under Division with a 40-40–80. He had a steady round of golf with 10 pars. Ian Sullivan finished 41-41–82 to place 2nd. Drew Torzok came in 3rd place with a 40-43–83.

Boys 15&U
James O’Neill, 2023, Beachwood, OH 40-40–80
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 41-41–82
Jeffrey-Paul Jacobs, 2023, North Palm Beach, FL 43-40–83
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 43-40–83
Parker Barrett, 2024, Aurora, OH 44-39–83
Jackson Kubic, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 40-44–84
Lucas Dietrich, 2024, Rocky River, OH 41-45–86
Elliot Thome, 2024, Shaker Hts., OH 41-47–88
Charlie Tzefronis, 2024, Pepper Pike, OH 46-43–89
Ethan Roberts, 2025, Shaker Heights, OH 45-45–90
Tyler Sauric, 2023, Eastlake, OH 48-43–91
Vince Giancola, 2023, University Hts, OH 47-46–93
Matthew McCormac, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 48-46–94
Alex Mylen, 2023, Cleveland Hts , OH 44-51–95
Joseph Raicevich, 2023, Chardon, OH 44-58–102
Andrew Betz, 2024, Mentor, OH 55-52–107
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 55-53–108
Cole Webster, 2023, Gates Mills, OH 53-56–109
Daniel Capka, 2024, Rocky River, OH 50-60–110
Vince Mandato, 2023, Eastlake, OH 65-56–121
Frankie Walland, 2023, Chardon, OH (WD)

Ella Wong wins the Girls 19 & Under Division with a 40-42–82. She got off to a slow start with a bogey on hole 1 and a double bogey on hole 2. She finished her round strong making two hard earned pars on hole 17 and 18. Kandace Kellon finished 2nd Place with a 42-44–86.

Girls 19&U
Ella Wong, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 40-42–82
Kandace Kellon, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 42-44–86
Kate Petersen, 2023, Chardon, OH 40-47–87
Emily Capitosti, 2024, Perry, OH 68-70–138

Aiden Curtis wins the Mini Tour 12 & Under Division with a 52 (+17). Bryson Purdef came in 2nd place with a 55 (+20).

Mini Tour 12&U
Aiden Curtis, 2028, Mentor, OH 52—52
Bryson Purdef, 2028, Concord, OH 55—55
Coleson Purdef, 2027, Concord, OH 60—60
Jaxson Trebets, 2031, Chesterland, OH 73—73
Tyler Milk, 2027, Concord Township, OH 85—85

NCJT- Madison + Mini

7/21/2020 – Madison Country Club
Par 71, 6145 Yards

Grant Mylen and Ayden Richmond tied for 1st Place in the Boys 16-19 Division with 74’s (+3) today at Madison Country Club. Grant played pretty steady golf for his round with a lot of pars and two birdies, but finished bogey- bogey. Ayden made 2 double bogeys, but his 5 birdies kept him in the tournament. Dominik Cosic finished 3rd with 76.

Boys 16-19
Ayden Richmond, 2022, Geneva, OH 39-35–74
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 36-38–74
Dominik Cosic, 2023, Painesville, OH 38-38–76
Richard Jacobs, 2019, North Palm Beach, FL 42-35–77
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 41-36–77
Tommy Vrablic, 2022, Avon, OH 44-35–79
Domenic Pilla, 2022, Highland Heights, OH 41-38–79
William Fankhauser, 2022, Avon, OH 40-40–80
Brock Bean, 2022, Dorset, OH 42-41–83
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 46-38–84
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 39-45–84
Kole Opalko, 2022, Rock Creek , OH 48-37–85
Jackson Stover, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 44-42–86
Connor Hedrick, 2021, Painesville, OH 43-44–87
Hunter Metz, 2022, Geneva, OH 45-43–88
Cullan Jackson, 2022, Painesville, OH 44-51–95
Jacob Potts, 2021, Parma, OH 51-55–106

Sachin Singh wins the Boys 15 & Under Division with a 40-37–77. He played consistent golf until he made a triple bogey on the par 5 hole 8. Sachin had two birdies on the day. Second place went to Ethan Roberts 37-42–79. Ethan was even par after chipping in for birdie on hole 10, and bogied 6 of his last 8 holes . Parker Barrett finished 3rd with a 81.

Boys 15&U
Sachin Singh, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 40-37–77
Ethan Roberts, 2025, Shaker Heights, OH 37-42–79
Parker Barrett, 2024, Aurora, OH 41-40–81
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 43-40–83
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 46-38–84
Alex Mylen, 2023, Cleveland Hts , OH 44-42–86
Joshua Furman, 2023, Jefferson, OH 45-43–88
Tyler Sauric, 2023, Eastlake, OH 45-45–90
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 47-49–96
Vince Giancola, 2023, University Hts, OH 51-46–97
Joseph Raicevich, 2023, Chardon, OH 51-54–105
Elliot Thome, 2024, Shaker Hts., OH 56-51–107
Vince Mandato, 2023, Eastlake, OH 71-46–117

Lauren Bangasser played well once again at Madison Country Club with a 38-41–79. She had 2 birdies for her round, along with 9 pars. One of her birdies was on hole 7 where she almost holed out for eagle from 120 yards out.

Girls 19&U
Lauren Bangasser, 2022, Concord Twp, OH 38-41–79

Coleson Purdef wins his first event with NCJT shooting a 47 (+10) in the Mini Tour Division. Coleson started with a double bogey, but he settled in and made 4 pars in his next 5 holes. Bryson Purdef finished 2nd place with a 50 (+13).

Mini Tour 12&U
Coleson Purdef, 2027, Concord, OH 47—47
Bryson Purdef, 2028, Concord, OH 50—50
Aiden Curtis, 2028, Mentor, OH 52—52
Thomas Fussaro, 2031, Hinsdale, IL 52—52
Jaxson Trebets, 2031, Chesterland, OH 63—63

3 Hours 39 minutes at Madison

NCJT players are moving along these days. We had another fast pace at Madison CC today. 3 hours and 39 minutes was the official pace of the last pairing in the field. Which means all groups ahead played at least as fast. Congratulations to the entire field and the reward is another “Skittles for Skiddaddlers” day tomorrow at Chardon Lakes. Everyone at the Chardon Lakes event will receive the Skittles reward. It’s a pay it forward type reward!

Playing at a good pace helps players get into a good rhythm, a good frame of mind and eliminates negative thoughts. Those are all good traits for playing better golf. This also means players are anticipating and thinking ahead, which leads to a higher level of focus. Rhythm and focus usually produce great results; better shots and improved scoring. Keep it up NCJT!

Pace of Play – NEW RECORD

3 Hours and 20 minutes is a NEW ALL-TIME RECORD for NCJT

One of the missions of the North Coast Junior Tour is to create tournament players out of the junior golfers that play on tour. To become a real tournament player is to know and practice good “Spirit of the Game” procedures and efficiencies. When all of our tournament players a up to speed and playing with these Spirit of the Game traits we start to achieve amazing Pace of Play results. We measure the pace of the field by the last pairings time, which means everyone ahead of them had to do equally as good or better on pace of play.

This week had two great achievements in pace of play. First, at Little Mountain on Wednesday, July 15, we recorded a 3 hour and 52 minute time for the last group of the day (the 10:30 AM group). Then on Thursday, July 16 at Black Brook we set a new all-time record of 3 hours and 20 minutes for the last group of the day (the 10:10am group), they finish at 1:30 pm on the button. Our prior record was 3 hours and 38 minutes at Pine Ridge in 2013.

Breaking the 4 hour mark is common on NCJT, last year we did it 6 times. In 2020, we have two back to back events under the 4 hour mark and we expect to see a few more over the last 4 tournament rounds of the season. Any time we break 4 hours all the players at the next event receive the “Skittles for Skidaddlers” award (a pack of Skittles).

NCJT – Black Brook + Mini

7/16/2020 – Black Brook Golf Course & Practice Center
Par 71, 6320 Yards

Joey Kubic wins the Boys 16-19 Division with a 39-35–74 at Black Brook. Joey got off to a slow start on the front 9 but got into a rhythm on the back, shooting (-1) with 2 birdies and one bogey. Dominik Cosic and Wyatt Chapman tied for 2nd with 75’s (+4). Dominik made double bogey on the 18th hole and Wyatt made a bogey. Zachary Ashba came in 3rd with a 76.

Boys 16-19
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 39-35–74
Dominik Cosic, 2023, Painesville, OH 36-39–75
Wyatt Chapman, 2020, Mentor , OH 35-40–75
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 38-38–76
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 37-40–77
Matt Blumenthal, 2022, Beachwood, OH 36-41–77
Brock Bean, 2022, Dorset, OH 42-38–80
Connor Hedrick, 2021, Painesville, OH 40-40–80
Tyler Schwenk, 2021, Eastlake, OH 40-40–80
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 39-43–82
Evan Lewis, 2021, Mentor, OH 43-43–86
Jacob Potts, 2021, Parma, OH 43-44–87
Owen Hinkle, 2021, Loudonville, OH 43-45–88
Cullan Jackson, 2022, Painesville, OH 43-48–91
Alex Lavin, 2021, Chesterland, OH 48-47–95
Desmond Norris, 2020, Garfield Heights, OH 49-50–99

Julian Dugan wins back-to-back on NCJT in the Boys 15 & Under Division with a 37-39–76. He had 8 pars on the front and a double bogey on 5 to shoot 37 on the front. His only birdie on the day came on hole 12. Ian Sullivan came in 2nd with a 39-40–79. Jackson Kubic came in 3rd with a 83.

Boys 15&U
Julian Dugan, 2024, Rocky River, OH 37-39–76
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 39-40–79
Jackson Kubic, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 41-42–83
Alex Mylen, 2023, Cleveland Hts , OH 43-41–84
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 42-43–85
Tyler Sauric, 2023, Eastlake, OH 40-46–86
Vince Giancola, 2023, University Hts, OH 43-44–87
Dexter James Jr., 2027, Hudson, OH 45-43–88
Alec Miller, 2024, Shaker Heights, OH 44-45–89
Joshua Furman, 2023, Jefferson, OH 46-44–90
Joseph Raicevich, 2023, Chardon, OH 51-44–95
Elliot Thome, 2024, Shaker Hts., OH 46-49–95
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 49-47–96
Frankie Walland, 2023, Chardon, OH 48-54–102
Andrew Betz, 2024, Mentor, OH 56-47–103
Connor Valaitis, 2023, Eastlake, OH 54-51–105
Vince Mandato, 2023, Eastlake, OH 56-53–109
Cole Webster, 2023, Gates Mills, OH 60-57–117

Lauren Bangasser and Ella Wong tied for 1st place in the Girls 19 & Under Division with 74’s (+3). Lauren had herself a good day, shooting her low round on NCJT with a 37-37–74 and Ella made a clutch 20 foot par putt on 18 to tie Lauren with a 38-36–74. Kandace Kellon came in 3rd place with a 85.

Girls 19&U
Lauren Bangasser, 2022, Concord Twp, OH 37-37–74
Ella Wong, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 38-36–74
Kandace Kellon, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 42-43–85
Maggie Milam, 2021, Concord, OH 53-47–100
Lauren Olenik, 2023, Mentor , OH 53-50–103
Claire Myllykoski, 2021, Painesville, OH 59-59–118

Aiden Curtis wins the Mini Tour 12 & Under Divison for the 2nd time, shooting a 46 on the front 9. Aiden made a birdie on hole 2. Jaxson Trebets came in 2nd with a 55.

Mini Tour 12&U
Aiden Curtis, 2028, Mentor, OH 46—46
Jaxson Trebets, 2031, Chesterland, OH 55—55
Tyler Milk, 2027, Concord Township, OH 58—58

NCJT – Little Mountain

7/15/2020 – Little Mountain Country Club
Par 70, 6119 Yards

Dominik Cosic and Joey Kubic tied for 1st with 74’s (+4) today at Little Mountain in Concord, OH. Both had rough starts, Dominik had a 7 (+2) on the first hole and Joey was 4 over after 4 holes. Dominik settled in good after his first hole double by playing the last 17 in two over. Joey had more flare in his round, after being 4 over thru 4, he played the next 8 holes in three under, but finish with a double at the last. Grant Mylen and Domenic Pilla tied for 3rd with 75’s. Grant shot 40-35–75. He doubled #1 and #6, but played the last 12 holes in even par. Domenic had 7 bogeys and 2 birdies for 39-36–75.

Boys 16-19
Dominik Cosic, 2023, Concord, OH 37-37–74
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 37-37–74
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 40-35–75
Domenic Pilla, 2022, Highland Heights, OH 39-36–75
Antonio Bodziony, 2020, Mentor, OH 36-40–76
Owen Hinkle, 2021, Loudonville, OH 34-42–76
Kyle Campbell, 0, Massillon, OH 36-41–77
Zach Lepkowski, 0, Independence, OH 39-39–78
Connor Hedrick, 2021, Painesville, OH 39-41–80
Andrew Yard, 2022, Hudson, OH 37-44–81
Wyatt Chapman, 2020, Mentor , OH 43-38–81
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 40-42–82
Evan Lewis, 2021, Mentor, OH 39-43–82
Tyler Schwenk, 2021, Eastlake, OH 42-42–84
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 41-43–84
Josh Pethel, 2021, Hudson, OH 45-40–85
Ayden Richmond, 2022, Geneva, OH 44-41–85
Jackson Fellinger, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 46-41–87
Zachary Honig, 2022, Shaker Heights, OH 42-46–88
Jacob Potts, 2021, Parma, OH 45-44–89
Matt Blumenthal, 2022, Beachwood, OH 43-48–91
Kole Opalko, 2022, Rock Creek , OH 47-46–93
Ajay Deshpande, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 44-49–93
Alex Lavin, 2021, Chesterland, OH 47-47–94
Desmond Norris, 2020, Garfield Heights, OH 47-51–98
Anthony Dolata, 2022, Aurora , OH 50-52–102

Julian Dugan had his first win of the season on NCJT with 34-40–74. He birdied 7, 8 & 9 to go one under on the front nine. On the back he stumbled with a double bogey on #10 and a triple bogey on #13, while he parred all the others. Second place went to James O’Neill 40-39–79. Ethan Roberts took third place with 41-39–80.

Boys 15&U
Julian Dugan, 2024, Rocky River, OH 34-40–74
James O’Neill, 2023, Beachwood, OH 40-39–79
Ethan Roberts, 2025, Shaker Heights, OH 41-39–80
Parker Barrett, 2024, Aurora, OH 37-44–81
Lucas Dietrich, 2024, Rocky River, OH 39-42–81
Alec Miller, 2024, Shaker Heights, OH 43-40–83
Charlie Pollock, 2025, Chagrin Falls, OH 41-42–83
Jackson Kubic, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 40-44–84
Dexter James Jr., 2027, Hudson, OH 43-45–88
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 43-45–88
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 44-44–88
Matthew McCormac, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 47-42–89
Joshua Furman, 2023, Jefferson, OH 44-45–89
Dillon Fellinger, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 45-46–91
Alex Mylen, 2023, Cleveland Hts , OH 52-43–95
Vince Giancola, 2023, University Hts, OH 51-44–95
Elliot Thome, 2024, Shaker Hts., OH 52-43–95
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 53-50–103
Daniel Capka, 2024, Rocky River, OH 49-60–109
Andrew Betz, 2024, Mentor, OH 58-62–120
Mason Martina, 2025, Parma Hts, OH 68-62–130

Ella Wong played well once again and won with a 37-42–79. She had one birdie and 9 pars for the round. Most of her trouble came on the back nine where she had 4 bogeys and a double.

Girls 19&U
Ella Wong, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 37-42–79
Kandace Kellon, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 44-49–93

NCJT – Junior + 4AM Golf Classic

7/9/2020 – Sand Ridge Golf Club
Par 72, 6330 Yards

The team of Ella Wong (JR), Mike Stickler, Patrick Flipovitz, Peter Eells, and Thomas Wong fired an incredible score of 29-26–55 (17 under par) to win the JR-4AM Team Division at Sand Ridge Golf Club in Chardon, OH. The format is unique; the amateur foursome plays a scramble and the junior plays stroke play in a junior division, and the team score is the better ball of the scramble score or the junior score for each hole. The Stickler team posted 13 birdies and two eagles to claim the team title. The second place team of Connor Gdovin (JR), Joe Del Balso, Ryan O’Donnell, Jeff Sewitke, and Kevin Huster, also had two eagles, but were two less in the birdie department to finish two back with an outstanding 15 under par performance.

JR-4AM Team Division
Stickler Team – 29-26–55 (-17)
Del Balso Team – 28-29–57 (-15)
Alspach Team – 27-31–58 (-14)
Trusso Team – 31-29–60 (-12)
Tomazic Team – 31-30–61 (-11)
Ferrell Team – 33-29–62 (-10)
Spaulding Team – 34-29–63 (-9)
Chapman Team – 32-33–65 (-7)
Riztenthaler Team – 36-33–69 (-3)
Eterovich Team – 34-35–69(-3)

Denny Spaulding Scholarship Awards

There was a lot of amazing golf played at the JR-4AM, but the highlight of the day is the Denny Spaulding Scholarship awards. This year two scholarships were given.

Ella Wong won the big scholarship for $1,500

Connor Gdovin won the 2nd award worth $500

JR-4AM Junior Division

Ian Diffenbacher won in a one shot Closest to the Pin playoff to capture the JR-4AM Junior Division. He shot a comeback 34-39–73 (+1) to tie with Dominik Cosic 37-36–73 (+1) . The one shot playoff was played from the patio to the flagstick on the 18th green. It was a 145 yard shot and Ian fired his winning shot to 12 feet from the hole, while Dominik’s ball just rolled over the back edge of the green.

Ian’s round got off to a slow start, making bogey on his first 3 holes until he made an eagle on the par 5 6th hole, and then followed up with a birdie on #9. Dominik got off to a hot start, making birdies on his first two holes, followed by back to back bogies to fall back to even par. Dominik went on to make 12 pars on his next 14 holes. Antonio Bodziony finished in 3rd place 37-38–75 (+3). Antonio had 3 birdies and 6 bogeys.

Junior Division
Ian Diffenbacher, 2019, Painesville, OH 34-39–73 Dominik Cosic, 2023, Painesville, OH 37-36–73
Antonio Bodziony, 2020, Mentor, OH 37-38–75
Connor Gdovin, 2021, Highland Hts, OH 34-42–76
Jake Caldwell, 2019, Solon, OH 38-40–78
Victor Alfieri, 2022, Kirtland, OH 38-42–80
Thomas Coyne, 2019, University Hts, OH 38-43–81
Wyatt Chapman, 2020, Mentor , OH 40-41–81
Dylan Himmel, 2021, Gates mills , OH 38-43–81
Ella Wong, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 43-38–81
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 42-45–87
Nick Zaller, 2020, Mentor, OH 47-41–88
Jack Spiegle, 2022, cleveland, OH 43-48–91
Jacob Potts, 2021, Parma, OH 49-54–103
Aaron Schulz, 2022, Kirtland, OH 48-55–103

NCJT- Sand Ridge Junior Invitational

North Coast Junior Tour – Sand Ridge Junior Invitational
July 6-7, 2020 – Sand Ridge Golf Club – Par 72, 6330 Yards

Connor Warns wins the Boys 16-19 division with scores of 71-73–144 (E). Connor was tied for the lead with Dominik Cosic after shooting a first round score 71 (-1). Connor carded 10 birdies and an eagle over 36 holes at Sand Ridge Golf Club. Antonio Bodziony came in 2nd place with scores of 76-72–148 (+4). Antonio fought hard in round 2 to make a charge at Connor by shooting -3 on the front 9, but struggled to keep it going on the back where he fell back to even par for the day. Thomas Coyne placed 3rd with scores of 77-73–150 (+6). Thomas birdied holes 15, 17, and 18 to finish two shots ahead of Dominik Cosic, who struggled to get anything going in round 2.

Boys 16-19
Connor Warns, 2020, Avon Lake , OH 71-73–144
Antonio Bodziony, 2020, Mentor, OH 76-72–148
Thomas Coyne, 2019, University Hts, OH 77-73–150
Dominik Cosic, 2023, Painesville, OH 71-81–152
Joey Kubic, 2021, Shaker Heights, OH 77-75–152
Nicholas Longano, 2021, Concord, OH 76-78–154
Clark Nemer, 2022, Hudson, OH 79-76–155
Liam Ottaway, 2021, Pepper Pike, OH 77-78–155
Alex Swinarski, 2022, Chagrin, OH 76-81–157
Andrew Martin, 2021, Westlake, OH 80-77–157
Maurice Jacobs, 2020, Clinton, OH 80-78–158
Grant Mylen, 2021, Cleveland Hts., OH 79-81–160
Michael Van Etten, 2022, Avon Lake, OH 80-80–160
Samuel Marciano, 2020, Concord, OH 80-81–161
Ryan Green, 2020, Conneaut, OH 81-82–163
Parker Kufel, 2022, Broadview Heights, OH 78-86–164
Jay Magyari, 0, sagamore hills, OH 90-74–164
Zachary Ashba, 2022, Jefferson, OH 83-83–166
Domenic Pilla, 2022, Highland Heights, OH 80-86–166
Connor Keefe, 2022, Highland Hts, OH 86-81–167
Ryan Chipps, 2022, Painesville, OH 80-88–168
Wyatt Chapman, 2020, Mentor , OH 78-90–168
Tyler Schwenk, 2021, Eastlake, OH 87-85–172
Quinn Petersen, 2022, Chardon, OH 82-91–173
Dan Burgoyne, 0, Twinsburg, OH 86-89–175
Owen Hinkle, 2021, Loudonville, OH 91-84–175
Peyton O’Keefe, 2022, Moreland Hills, OH 90-86–176
Jackson Stover, 2022, Pepper Pike, OH 90-86–176
Zach Lepkowski, 0, Independence, OH 88-95–183
Chase Pascarella, 2022, 643 Wren Circle, OH 96-88–184
Brock Bean, 2022, Dorset, OH 96-90–186
Andrew Leon, 2022, Aurora, OH 87-99–186
Desmond Norris, 2020, Garfield Heights, OH 119-116–235

Sachin Singh wins the Boys 15 & Under division with scores of 82-77–159. Sachin started round 1 with a double bogey and started day 2 with a triple bogey on hole 10 and managed to settle in and claim his victory over Parker Barrett. Parker did finish 2nd with 76-84–160. Sachin and Parker were tied going into the last hole and all it took was a par for sachin to claim his victory. Jude Abbass came in 3rd place with scores of 83-78–161. Jude finished his last 9 holes even par to finish 3rd over Alex Ventimiglia.

Boys 15&U
Sachin Singh, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 82-77–159
Parker Barrett, 2024, Aurora, OH 76-84–160
Jude Abbass, 2023, Aurora, OH 83-78–161
Alex Ventimiglia, 2022, aurora, OH 84-81–165
Drew Torzok, 2024, Kirtland, OH 85-81–166
Lucas Dietrich, 2024, Rocky River, OH 85-85–170
Jackson Kubic, 2023, Shaker Heights, OH 85-89–174
Ian Sullivan, 2023, Orange Village, OH 83-96–179
Charlie Pollock, 2025, Chagrin Falls, OH 91-88–179
Ethan Roberts, 2025, Shaker Heights, OH 92-89–181
Charlie Tzefronis, 2024, Pepper Pike, OH 97-95–192
Dillon Fellinger, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 102-102–204
Marcus Berrios, 2023, Concord, OH 115-114–229
Frankie Walland, 2023, Chardon, OH 117-129–246

Ella Wong won the Girls 19 & Under division in strong fashion with scores of 73-76–149 (+5). Ella played solid both days by hitting plenty of fairways and greens, which has been the key to success for many of her tour wins this season. Lauren Bangasser finished in 2nd place with scores of 85-87–172, and Mattie Muckleroy finished 3rd with scores of 91-88–179.

Girls 19&U
Ella Wong, 2023, Pepper Pike, OH 73-76–149
Lauren Bangasser, 2022, Concord Twp, OH 85-87–172
Mattie Muckleroy, 2021, Uniontown, OH 91-88–179