Hamilton Mill Golf Club Youth Place 2nd at PGA Junior League Championships

Team Georgia, comprised of golfers from Hamilton Mill Golf Club, finished second in the 2014 PGA Junior League Golf Championships, which concluded Sunday at TPC Sugarloaf.

Georgia, the 2013 champion, lost 7-5 in the final to Team California, the 2012 champ. It was the third straight year Georgia and California met in the final. Indiana beat Tennessee 8-4 for third place.

Georgia went 3-1 in the weekend tournament.

“Team California played extremely well and deserved to win this Championship,” said PGA Professional Chuck Scoggins, the Captain of Team Georgia. “Our team battled incredibly hard, and I’m proud to be their coach.”

Each of the eight teams that qualified for the national tournament played three matches between Friday and Saturday to determine the winner from the East (Team Georgia) and West (Team California) Conference. The eight teams competing in the 2014 PGA Junior League Golf Championship qualified by winning their respective regional competition.

The team format of PGA Junior League Golf features matches with points awarded based on number of holes won. Coaches are able to alternate players every three holes, ensuring all team members play in each match.

Much like other recreational league sports, PGA Junior League Golf participants play in team uniforms with jersey numbers. Young golfers learn the game and play under the direction of PGA/LPGA Professionals, who serve as team captains.

Team Georgia

Hamilton Mill Golf Club - Dacula, Ga.

Roster

• Captain: Charles Scoggins, PGA
• Assistant Coach: Jay Cho
• Nicholas Cassidy
• Tyler Lipscomb
• Brandon Cho
• Andy Mao
• Tess Davenport
• Connery Meyer
• Michael Dotsen
• Liam Shinn
• Stephen Foernsler
• Brandon Yau

(Photo: DULUTH, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 26. Team Georgia player watches her putt on number nine during the Final Session for the PGA Junior League Golf Championship, on October 26, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. Credit:Montana Pritchard/The PGA of America)