VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. (Feb. 3, 2008)-- Unseasonably warm February weather, with temperatures in the low-60's both days, greeted the nearly fifty members that competed in the 36-hole The Winternational Junior Series, with temperatures in the low-60s both days.

In the Junior/Senior Division, Troy Spencer of Archdale, NC took advantage of the conditions by finishing at even-par 144, good for a one-stroke victory over won first round leader Jonathan McCurry of Sanford NC. Spencer, a high school senior, shot two under par 34 on his first nine of the last round to pull ahead by one over McCurry.  Both players struggled on the final nine holes but Spencer was able to hold on to claim victory, his second of the young season.

McCurry’s opening 69 was the low round for the tournament. Tied for third were two former multiple Winternational All American’s Hunter Howell, from Raeford NC, and Michael McGowan, from Sothern Pines, NC. They shot identical 4-over-par totals of 148. In fifth place was Robb Saleeby of Raleigh NC, with a 6-over-par 150.

James Bramlett, of Charlotte NC, who lost in a heartbreaking playoff two weeks ago, prevailed for the victory in the Freshman/Sophomore Division. Bramlett, a sophomore, found himself one shot behind after the opening round but his 75 on Sunday earned him a two shot victory. In second place, from Cary NC, with a 77-73--150 total, was Andrew Knox. Third place went to the first round leader, Charlie Killian, from Raleigh NC. Killian shot even par on Saturday for the low round of his division and followed it with a 79 for a 151 total. In third place was Beau Cutts from Henderson NC, who is a two time winner. Tied for fifth place were Alex Wise, from Eden NC, and Charles Valluzzo, from Mt. Pleasant SC. 

           

The Girls’ Division saw its first two time winner crowned on Sunday, when Brianna Clemmons, from Oak Ridge NC, shot  81-80--161. Clemmons was tied after the first round with Katie Kirk, from Davidson NC, but fell behind after Sunday’s front nine by three shots. Clemmons’ fine 38 on the final nine holes allowed her to overtake her rival for a three shot win. Kirk finished with 81-83=164 to capture the runner up position.

Final results from Pinehurst No. 8 follow:

	Boys Jr./Sr.
	Name	Hometown	Score
1	Troy Spencer	Archdale, NC	71-73--144
2	Jonathan McCurry	Sanford, NC	69-76--145
3	Michael McGowan	Southern Pines, NC	74-74--148
	Hunter Howell	Raeford, NC	75-73--148
5	Robb Saleeby	Raleigh, NC	73-77--150
6	Mike Widman	Greensboro, NC	72-79--151
	Brandon Jobe	Fayetteville, NC	71-80--151
8	John Conners	Apex, NC	72-81--153
9	Andrew Heiser	London, KY	78-77--155
	Noah Ratner	Asheville, NC	73-82--155
11	Stratten Waldt	Durham, NC	78-81--159
12	Peter Simms	Greensboro, NC	78-82--160
	Zach Capps	Easley, SC	77-83--160
14	Alec Kessler	Waynesboro, PA	84-77--161
15	Zach Edmondson	Morrisville, NC	83-79--162
	J.C. Cartee	Oak Ridge, NC	81-81--162
17	Andrew Williams	Mt. Pleasant, SC	84-81--165
18	Jamie Moore	Sanford, NC	79-87--166
19	Bryan Rainey	Henderson, NC	82-85--167
20	Joseph Nichols	Laurinburg, NC	83-86--169
21	Dalton Leonhardt	Asheboro, NC	83-96--179
22	Keith LeGrone	Greensboro, NC	86-96--182
	Boys Fresh/Soph
1	James Bramlett	Charlotte, NC	73-75--148
2	Andrew Knox	Cary, NC	77-73--150
3	Charlie Killian	Pinehurst, NC	72-79--151
4	Beau Cutts	Henderson, NC	77-75--152
5	Alex Wise	Eden, NC	78-75--153
	Charles Valluzzo	Mount Pleasant, SC	77-76--153
7	Dylan Harris	Southern Pines, NC	80-74--154
8	Drew Thompson	Charlotte, NC	83-75--158
	Ben Harmon	Weddington, NC	81-77--158
10	Robert D. Boyce	Raleigh, NC	80-79--159
11	Carter P. Davis	Spartanburg, SC	86-76--162
	Sam Packard	Pinehurst, NC	78-84--162
13	Evan Danchenka	Harrisburg, NC	82-81--163
14	Weston Bell	Piedmont, SC	88-79--167
15	Ben Cook	Anderson, SC	84-85--169
16	Nick Quintessenza	St. Petersburg, FL	83-87--170
17	Evan Gurtis	Sanford, NC	86-88--174
18	Spencer Harris	Fayetteville, NC	94-87--181
19	Lee Ramsey	Charlotte, NC	92-91--183
20	Clay Holland	Burlington, NC	90-94--184
21	Jack Carter	New Albany, OH	90-95--185
	Girls Division
1	Brianna Clemmons	Oak Ridge, NC	81-80--161
2	Katie Kirk	Davidson, NC	81-83--164
3	Kristyn Morrone	Pinehurst, NC	92-86--178
4	Caitlyn Morrone	Pinehurst, NC	90-95--185

 

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