Six Total Tickets Punched to U.S. Junior and U.S. Girls Junior
Eureka, MO – Another successful USGA qualifier is in the books for MAGA. Three girls and three boys punched their tickets to the U.S. Girls Junior and U.S. Junior after an 18-hole qualifier at The Legends Country Club in Eureka.
On the U.S. Junior side, William Sides took home medalist honors. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native shot an even par 72, the low round of the day to claim the first qualifying spot.
Trey Rusthoven and Areen Aggarwal both shot 2-over 74 to lock up the second and third qualifying spots.
Christian Rischer and Andy Hennon are first and second alternate, respectively. The two got the two spots in a three-man playoff.
The U.S. Junior Amateur is set for July 19-24 at The Country Club of North Carolina in Village of Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Co-medalists Jenni Roller and Chloe Johnson punched the first two tickets to the U.S. Girls Junior after shooting 2-over 74s.
Four girls teed it up for the final qualifying spot. Drew Nienhaus came out on top and earned the spot in a three-hole playoff.
Simone Senk got first alternate after the playoff with Nienhaus, and Bailey Dustan took home the second alternate spot, besting Riley Lewis on their second playoff hole.
The U.S. Girls Junior Amateur will take place July 12-17 at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
For full qualifying results, click here.
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