Sarasota Chip Shots, Wednesday, July 29

Miller, Smith Capture Sara Bay Tournament

Crystal Smith of Venice, who is headed to the University of Illinois on a golf scholarship next month, shot a 69 to win the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association tournament at Sara Bay Country Club last Monday.

Smith posted 15 pars and three birdies. It was her best career round.

Jordan Miller of Bradenton captured the boys 16-18 division with a 73.

Sara Bay Results
      
Boys 16 - 18
  
Jordan Miller - 73
Ryan Lort - 76
Michael Luck - 77
Jaime Veloz - 77
Jack Lyerly - 78

Boys 13 - 15
 
Connor Lynch - 74
Joey DeStefano - 75
Michael Colgate - 77
Conner Baldwin - 78
Frank Perilli - 79

Boys 12 and Under

Barry McDonnell - 75
Landry Miller - 79
Eduardo Ronderos - 81
Jeremy Perna - 79
Jeovani Veloz - 83

Girls

Crystal Smith - 69
Nelly Korda - 82
Katie McKenney - 88
Erin Lisch - 94
Thilda Staubo - 96

Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association Futures Tour (9 Holes)
                    at   Peridia Golf & Country Club
                                             

Girls Results

Stephanie See - 34
Kadi Pallastrone - 41
Courtney Castner - 41
Elie Falconer - 43
Lauren Lindsay - 53

Boys 11 and Over

Erik Souchak - 36
Nash Neptune - 37
Sean Hanlon - 44
Justin Otis - 45
Jonathan Bozer - 48
Bryan Bruce - 50

Boys 10 and Under

Patrick Warren - 40
Drew Angelo - 41
Garrett Wilson - 44
Dylan Quinn - 47
Jack Cenci - 48
Josh Silverman - 54

A Quickie Tip

Almost half of all putts are short putts (within 6 feet of the hole), so it’s very important to make a very high percentage of putts inside of three feet, and a good percentage (70%) from four to six feet.

However, our Pelz Golf Institute Research indicates that mid- to high-handicap amateurs save more strokes by eliminating three putts than by working on improving their short putting. A three-putt may result from missing a short one you should make, so it’s a good idea to focus on both areas.

            - Dave Pelz, Phil Mickelson’s coach

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Upcoming Events
 
Bobby Jones Golf Club: “Some Like It Hot” special will continue through August. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, the cost is $13.50 (1/2 price) for 18 holes with cart.

Sarasota National: First annual Sarasota National two-man event Aug. 22,  8 a.m. shotgun, Entry fee is $100 per team, six-hole Scramble, six-hole Alternate Shot and six-hole Better Ball of partners.

Sarasota National: Patriot Golf Day, Aug. 29, 8 a.m. shotgun, four-person team. $200 per team. Charity event to benefit disabled veterans family members with educational scholarships.

Celebrity Quote

"You can talk to a fade but a hook won't listen."

                - Lee Trevino

Contact Mark Cardon at 941-921-4121 or by e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it