Des Plaines Park District hosts Jr. Golf Open

Posted July 25, 2016 11:00 pm

Submitted by Des Plaines Park District

Zazael Atendido, 10, watches his tee-shot land just off the green during the Des Plaines Park District Jr. Golf Open. Zazael tied for second in the 10 and younger bracket. Courtesy of Adam Cumbee

The Des Plaines Park District hosted its annual Jr. Golf Open Friday, July 15, at the Lake Park Golf Course. The tournament, which consisted of 10 and younger and 11- to 17-year-old age brackets, hosted 30 golfers ages 9-15 on the lakeside par-3 course.

The tournament ended with extremely tight scores and saw ties in both groups for second place. Jimmy Rourke won the 10 and younger bracket, with Zazael Atendido and Kevin McShane finishing knotted in second. Jann Atendido won the 11-17 grouping, with Sean Carroll and Sam Scully finishing just a few strokes behind Jann.

The tournament also featured longest putt, closest to the pin, and hole-in-one challenges throughout the course. While none of the golfers were able to sink a hole-in-one, Brendan Walsh took home the award for closest to the pin in the 10 & younger bracket, while Matt Rabito won it for the 11- to 17-year-olds. Kevin McShane and Riley Griffin took home prizes for the longest putt competition in the 10 and younger and 11- to 17-year-old groups, respectively.

"The 2016 Jr. Golf open was a huge success," Golf and Facilities Supervisor Tyler Fuchs said. "We had a perfect day for golf and the large group of young golfers that came to compete was very encouraging to see. We're looking forward to expanding and making it an even bigger event in 2017."

For information on golf events, leagues and lessons, visit GolfCenterDesPlaines.com or call (847) 803-GOLF.

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Jann Atendido, 11, sinks a birdie to improve his score at the Des Plaines Park District Jr. Golf Open. Jann was named the 11- to 17-year-old bracket champion. Courtesy of Adam Cumbee

Jimmy Rourke, 10, fires off a tee shot during the Des Plaines Park District Jr. Golf Open. Jimmy won the 10 and younger Championship bracket. Courtesy of Adam Cumbee

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