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Team Utah Wins 2021 PGA Jr. League National Championship 

Oct 10, 2021, 4:42 PM
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Team Utah captured the 2021 PGA Jr. League National Championship after defeating Team Connecticut.

The tournament took place Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

PGA Jr. League National Championship Final

Flag 1

Team Utah: 2.00

Team Connecticut: 2.00

Flag 2

Team Utah: 2.50

Team Connecticut: 1.50

Flag 3

Team Utah: 3.00

Team Connecticut: 1.00

Points

Team Utah: 7.50

Team Connecticut: 4.50

Team Utah Roster

  • Captain: PGA Pro Tele Wightman (Thanksgiving Point Golf Club)
  • Coach: Jeff Pedersen
  • Jordan Ofahengaue, 11, Lehi
  • Ryder Huish, 11, Highland
  • Austin Shelley, 13, SLC
  • Jack Summerhays, 13, Kaysville
  • Mo LeCheminant, 13, Vineyard
  • Tyse Boman, 13, Draper
  • Jaxon Erickson, 14, Riverton
  • Will Pedersen, 14, Holladay

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