Yowell, Ulp, Stachler and Jones Claim Titles at Fall Classic

September 16, 2009 (Flowery Branch) – It took two sudden-death playoff holes to determine a winner in the Boys 15-18 division after David Yowell (Marietta) and Cameron Winder (Buckhead) were tied at the top of the leader board after 36 holes at 151. Yowell birdied the second playoff hole sticking a wedge shot within six feet on the difficult par-5 18th to defeat Winders. Yowell was able to hang on for the win despite a back nine 41 leading to a second round 78. Winders, victor of two Fall Series events in 2008, has proved to be a real threat in Atlanta Junior Golf (AJG) events so far in 2009 as well. Ross Ward (Gainesville) finished in solo 3rd after a stellar back nine 33 during the final round finishing just two shots out of the lead.

Bailey Ulp (Suwanee) played the most consistent golf of anyone in the field. Ulp’s consecutive rounds of even-par 72 lead him to an eight shot victory in the Boys 13-14 division over Pep Brown (Gainesville). Ulp made eight birdies, more than anyone else in the field. Reeves Bell (Gainesville) finished in 3rd place at 157.

In the Boys 12 & Under division, Ryan Stachler (Milton) carried his momentum from the Summer Series into the fall posting a second round 75 and clearing the field by four shots despite a first round 84. Stachler, 2008 Grand Champion for his division, has placed 1st in every AJG event he has competed in for 2009. Walker Oskin (Duluth) finished in 2nd place at 163 one shot ahead of 3rd place finisher Spencer Ralston (Gainesville).

Kayla Jones (Alpharetta) also continued her great from play from the summer, shooting 86-82–168 to finish in first place, two shots ahead of Margaret Yeh (Cumming). Camryn Cole (Gainesville) finished in solo 3rd place.

Held Saturday and Sunday September 12-13 at Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club in Flowery Branch, Ga. this was the 3rd annual playing of the 36-Hole Fall Classic.

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