Round One has concluded at the 35th WV Parent/Child Championship, conducted by the West Virginia Golf Association (WVGA), on both the Cobb Course at The Resort at Glade Springs and the Stonehaven Course at Glade Springs Village.
The father-daughter team of Larry and Savannah Hawkins of Hurricane lead the Championship Flight at 11 under par 61. They are followed by the teams of David and Joshua Bumgarner of Scott Depot, Andrew Call of Buckhannon and Drew Call of Shepherdstown, and Tad and Nik Tomblin of Alum Creek, all tied for second at 10 under par 62. In fifth, at nine under par 63, is the team of Tanner and Brian Sutphin of Hurricane.
Ties were the story of the day in the other Flights:
- First Flight has a seven-team tie for first at six under par 66
- Second Flight has a 14-team tie for first at four under par 68
- Third Flight has a 10-team tie for first at three under par 69
- Fourth Flight has a 10-team tie for first at one under par 71
- Fifth Flight has a five-team tie for first at one over par 73 and
- Sixth Flight has a three-way tie for first at five over par 77.
Leaders of the Mother-Child Division are Linda and Jared Taylor of Bluefield with a five under par 67.
“We love this large event each year and look forward to it,” said Glade Springs Village’s Head Golf Professional Matt Felber. “The course are good, even in the recent heat, and we enjoy co-hosted events with our two great facilities.”
The 36-hole Championship featured a sold-out field of 230 players competing on the Glade Springs Resort’s Cobb Course and The Village at Glade Springs Stonehaven Course. The format is a two-person scramble and tees are based off each player’s age. Each team must count at least six tee shots from each team member. This Championship also features an Extended Family Division and a Mother-Child Division.
Click here for the Round One leader board. The final round will begin with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start on both the Stonehaven and Cobb Courses.
For more information please visit wvga.org.