03 Jul 2015

Youth Classic winners announced!

By Hayley Feichter

The 14th Annual Youth Classic Comes to a Close

Bloomington, Ill. - June 2, 2015 - The Youth Classic brought great talent to Bloomington this year. The 2-day tournament spurred excitement in Central Illinois as 10-year-old Zell Wilson broke records. She broke the 4G division day record of 78 shooting 76 on round one. She also surpassed the overall record of 160 by scoring at 159 for the tournament. Both records were previously held by Megan Ikeda of Windermere, FL.

Here are the winners from each division:

1B: Dawson Freeman, Mahomet, IL - overall top score of 93 - The Links at Ireland Grove

2G: Lauren Ikeda, Windermere, FL - overall top score of 121 - The Links at Ireland Grove

2B: Micah Sheffer, Brownstown, IN - overall top score of 62 - The Links at Ireland Grove

3G: Trinity Beth, Calvert City, KY - overall top score of 73 - The Links at Ireland Grove

3B: Austin Hofferkamp, The Woodlands, TX - overall top score of 68 - The Links at Ireland Grove

4G: Zell Wilson, Chicago, IL - overall top score of 159 - Ironwood Golf Course

4B: Shubham Nain, Westmont, IL - overall top score of 156 - Ironwood Golf Course

5G: Reese Wilson, Chicago, IL - overall top score of 149 - Ironwood Golf Course

5B: Marcus Smith, Rockford, IL - overall top score of 144 - Ironwood Golf Course

6G: Myah Jackson, Chicago, IL - overall top score of 163 - Ironwood Golf Course

6B: Alex Heib, St. Louis, MO - overall top score of 151 - Prairie Vista Golf Course

7G: Erica Kerr, Peoria, IL - overall top score of 151 - Prairie Vista Golf Course

7B: Rob Wuethrich, Bloomington, IL - overall top score of 144 - The Den at Fox Creek

8G: Mattie Lindner, Lebanon, IN - overall top score of 151 - Weibring at Illinois State University

8B: Ian Nelson, Macomb, IL - overall top score of 141 - Weibring at Illinois State University

The 14th annual Youth Classic was presented by the Bloomington-Normal Area Convention & Visitors Bureau with title sponsor COUNTRY Financial. Established in 2002 for golfers age 3-22, the tournament took place June 29-July 1 on five Bloomington-Normal golf courses: Ironwood, Illinois State University, The Den at Fox Creek, Prairie Vista and The Links at Ireland Grove.

With nearly 400 registered players, the volunteer-based tournament reached young golfers from 13 U.S. states and one country. Over the past 14 years, the event has contributed more than $800,000 to the Bloomington-Normal economy. In 2013, The National Association of Sports Commission Member Award Program named The Youth Classic the best locally-created event.

Next year's Youth Classic is set to take place June 27-29, 2016.

For more information, a full list of participants and final scores, please visit www.theyouthclassic.com.

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16 Jun 2015

The Youth Classic deadline is approaching fast!

By Hayley Feichter

Countdown to The Youth Classic 

Registration Deadline is Tuesday, June 23

WHAT: The Youth Classic presented by COUNTRY Financial is one of the largest youth golfing events in the nation. The Classic is again proud to partner with the Special Olympics of Illinois for a Special Needs Division and is sanctioned by the American Junior Golfing Association (AJGA). In 2013, the tournament won the "Outstanding Locally Created Event" award by the National Association of Sports Commissions.

WHO: Boys and girls ages 3 through 22 can now register for The Youth Classic's 14th annual event. Participants have until Tuesday, June 23 to register. The tourney runs June 29 through July 1 in the Twin Cities and is open to youth golfers around the world. Past events have attracted kids from 28 states and 14 countries.

FEATURES: The Youth Classic includes 24 divisions, a parent-child tourney, and a COUNTRY Financial Skills Challenge. Awards are given to golfers in each division for the tournament and the Skills Challenge. The Classic has teamed again with the Pepsi Titan Little People's Golf Competition in Quincy to crown a Grand Champion in the 6B, 6G, 7B, and 7G divisions based on overall score between the two tournaments.

TEE GIFTS: Golfers who register this year receive a Youth Classic umbrella, charging port and color fusion workout towel.

INCLUDED: Practice Round, Skills Challenge and dinner Monday, June 29
Opening Round and lunch Tuesday, June 30
Final Round and lunch Wednesday, July 1

SIGN UP: Registration forms are available at www.theyouthclassic.com

CONTACT: Matt Hawkins
(309) 665-0033

matt@visitbn.org

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