Seth Lomison wins 8th annual Jimmy Anderson Boys' Invitational
Seth Lomison on left with Jimmy Anderson Boys’ Invitationals trophy
(Carolinas Golf Association Photo)
JACKSONVILLE, NC (April 3, 2016) - On Saturday, Seth
Lomison of Pfafftown, NC tweeted how thankful he was
for being able to play in four Jimmy Anderson Boys’
Invitationals. After winning this year’s event, he must
like the tournament even more. “I’ve played in this
tournament for four years and it is one of my favorites”
stated Lomison. “I just really like the golf course and
the people here at the club are so supportive of the
tournament. It is great to come to a place like this and
even better to win” added Lomison.
Lomison, a high school senior, shot a second round
of two under par 70 to finish at 142 and takes home the
Jimmy Anderson Boys’ title, winning by one shot.
Patrick Golden of Murrells Inlet, SC, George Eubank, Jr.
of Spartanburg, SC and Zack Swanson of Waxhaw, NC
all finished tied for second at one under 143. Attie Giles
of Pinehurst, NC won the boys’ 13-15 age division and
tied for fifth overall with first round leader Eric Bae of
Pinehurst, NC and Nicholas Lyerly of Salisbury, NC at
even par 144.
This annual junior tournament was started by the
alumni of the Jacksonville Country Club junior golf
program in 2009 to honor their longtime teacher and
friend Mr. Jimmy Anderson. Jimmy Anderson was the
head golf professional at Jacksonville Country Club for
over 25 years. Each Saturday morning, he conducted a
junior golf clinic to help spread the game of golf to the
next generation. During his tenure at Jacksonville CC,
he taught many juniors including Mallory Miller, the
1987 N.C. Junior Champion and numerous future
collegiate and golf professionals. Not only did he teach
the game of golf, but was always there with a helpful
word of encouragement to any young golfer. The
tournament began as a boys and girls tournament, but
due to the success of the event, the girls have been
given their own tournament that is conducted each fall
in October.