Final Results - IJGT Major Championship at Nemacolin Woodlands

Cold weather and heavy winds could not stop the competitors of the International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) from competing in the 2013 Western Pa. Major at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., April 20-21. The first major of the Northeast swing hosted some of the top juniors from across the world representing eight states and two countries. In the first round, competitors battled through frigid temperatures and heavy winds on the Links Course. Sunday's exciting final round was played on the Pete Dye designed Mystic Rock, which hosted the PGA TOUR's 84 Lumber Classic from 2003-2006.

In the Boys 15-19 Division, Bernardo Martinez of Mexico City, Mexico, had a spectacular weekend. On the Links Course, Martinez had a rocky start on the front nine, but quickly turned it around with one birdie and eight pars on the back nine carding a first round 4-over-par 74. His superb back nine put him in contention for a first-place title as he trailed first-round leader, and KENTWOOL Lo-Pro Award winner Matt Barto of Leechburg, Pa., by just one stroke.

During the final round, Martinez carried his momentum to the Mystic Rock Course. He found himself ahead of Barto at the turn, after carding a 1-over-par 37 on the front nine. With the championship trophy in his sights, Martinez never let up and took home his first IJGT title and double IJGT Merit Points after carding a weekend 6-over-par 148.

"It feels great," Martinez said. "This is my first {first place finish} in seven years, and I was very determined to win."

Finishing just behind Martinez was Barto, who shot a weekend 8-over-par 150. Rounding out the Boys 15-19 Division in third place was Luis Ruiz of Mexico City, Mexico carding a 9-over-par 151.

In the Boys 14 & Under Division, Nate Menon of Wyomissing, Pa., never looked back after taking the lead on Saturday. His first round 4-over-par 74 gave him a two-stroke lead over Luke Schaap of Potomac, Md., heading into Sunday. On the Mystic Rock Course, Menon started off strong with two quick birdies, but Schaap was close behind still trailing by two strokes at the turn. Menon made par on the last seven holes and carded a second-round 1-over-par 73. Menon's clutch play in the final round play earned him Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award honors and his first IJGT Title of the season with a weekend score of 147.

"I have finished in the top three the past couple of weeks and it feels great to win," said Menon.

Finishing second just behind Menon was Schaap, carding a weekend 8-over-par 150. Taking third place in the Boys 14 & Under Division were Ben Reichert of East Amherst, N.Y., and William Thomson of Pittsford, N.Y., who both carded a final score of 154.

The final round in the Girls Division was as close as they come with three talented girls all battling for first place and double IJGT Merit Points. Caroline Quamme of McLean, Va., earned KENTWOOL Lo-Pro Award honors after carding a first-round 83, but Maddy McDanel of Aliquippa, Pa., and Emily Doyle of Horseheads, N.Y., were nipping at her heels as they took to the tee on the challenging Mystic Rock Course. McDanel took the lead after the turn with her front-nine 3-over-par 39. With a birdie on No. 10, McDanel never let off the gas pedal and took home the Girls Division Title with a weekend score of 164. McDanel also earned Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award honors after she carded a 7-over-par 79 on Sunday.

"It feels really good {to win} and I am really excited about it," said McDanel. "I just wanted to play my best in the final round and have fun."

Finishing second in the Girls Division was Quamme, who finished just one stroke behind McDanel carding a weekend 165. Rounding out the top three Girls Division was Doyle carding a tournament total of 168.

The IJGT Northeast tour will return to Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, N.J., to host the Architects Cup April 27-28. To sign up for this Event, or others, visit IJGT.com or call (843) 785-2444.

About the IJGT

The IJGT provides exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game. As a tour that operates primarily throughout the academic year, the IJGT hosts approximately 60 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts three international events. Each event provides multi-day competition for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 9-19. Players representing 45 states and 43 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Kiawah Island Resort, and Harbour Town Golf Links. Official partners of the IJGT include Bridgestone Golf, Quagmire Golf, KENTWOOL, CHAMP Spikes, Clazic Belts, AB Golf Designs, The First Tee, Sundog Eyewear morodZ, PURE Grips, and Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.IJGT.com/info or call 888.936.5327.

FARMINGTON, Pa. - Final round results of the IJGT Major Championship at Nemacolin conducted by the International Junior Golf Tour completed April 21, 2013. Boys 15-19 Division: Links Course - Blue Tees - 6592 yards, Par 70 (72.3/133), Mystic Rock Course - Blue Tees - 6877 yards, Par 72 (73.9/140). Boys 14 & Under Division: Links Course - White Tees - 6014 yards, Par 70 (69.9/128), Mystic Rock Course - White Tees - 6369 yards, Par 72 (71.5/137) Girls Division: Links Course - Gold Tees - 5658 yards, Par 70 (73.0/129), Mystic Rock Course - Gold Tees - 5984 yards, Par 72 (75.6/138).

Weather: Saturday: Snowing with temperatures in the low 40's with 25-30 mph winds
Sunday: Cloudy with temperatures in the high 40's with 5-10 mph winds

International Junior Golf Tour
Major Championship at Nemacolin
Farmington, Pa.
April 20-21, 2013

Round 1: Links Course
Round 2: Mystic Rock

Boys 15-19 Division
(Blue Tees) Links Course: 6,592 Yards, Par 70  Mystic Rock: 6,877 Yards, Par 72
1. Bernardo Martinez, Mexico City, Mexico *74-74--148
2. Matt Barto, Leechburg, PA *73-77--150
3. Luis Ruiz, Mexico City, Mexico *77-74--151
4. Anthony Muscato, Gibsonia, PA *76-77--153
5. Owen Miller, Burgettstown, PA *78-77--155
5. Kevin O'Brien, Wexford, PA *77-78--155
7. Francisco Hernandez, North Myrtle Beach, SC *77-79--156
8. Rafael Jáuregui, North Myrtle Beach, SC *82-75--157
9. Ian Hardesty, Chardon, OH *79-79--158
10. Sasha Lobel, Pittsburgh, PA *80-79--159
10. Matt Holuta, Indiana, PA *80-79--159
10. Michael Bushman, North Potomac, MD *77-82--159
13. Alex Patricio, Ruffsdale, PA *84-77--161
13. Jacob Benish, Owings, MD *79-82--161
13. Tom Nettles, McMurray, PA *79-82--161
16. Hector Gutierrez, North Myrtle Beach, SC *86-76--162
16. Bryce Johnson, Oakton, VA *82-80--162
16. Jb Bradbeer, Rosemont, PA *78-84--162
19. Colton Christensen, Potomac, MD *85-78--163
19. Brian Baker, Pittsburgh, PA *83-80--163
19. Josh Verner, Venetia, PA *84-79--163
19. Brad Belote, Lancaster, NY *76-87--163
23. Eddie Zhang, Murrysville, CT *85-79--164
23. Carter Ehms, Cranberry Twp, PA *84-80--164
25. Charlie Holt, Meadville, PA *84-81--165
25. Billy Clark, Arnold, PA *83-82--165
25. Gonzalo Martinez, North Myrtle Beach, SC *78-87--165
28. Loren Dukate, Waynesburg, PA *84-82--166
29. Walter Egloff, Chevy Chase, MD *85-83--168
30. Matthew Lesinski, Getzville, NY *85-84--169
30. Keenan Hickton, Pittsburgh, PA *83-86--169
32. Mark Lesinski, Getzville, NY *83-87--170
33. Patrick McDonnell, Pittsburgh, PA *93-78--171
33. Carter Rajtik, Chambersburg, PA *90-81--171
35. Matt McCord, Titusville, PA *84-88--172
36. Tyler Pollack, Venetia, PA *80-93--173
36. John McCabe, Sewickley, PA *82-91--173
38. Bobby Hapanowicz, Presto, PA *89-86--175
38. Patrick Jonnet, Pittsburgh, PA *83-92--175
40. Tim Kreuz, Getzville, NY *91-85--176
41. Evan Sommer, South Park, PA *88-89--177
41. Nick Lowry, Mars, PA *84-93--177
43. Jack Klimek, Round Hill, VA *93-85--178
43. Gino DiPardo, Carnegie, PA *90-88--178
45. Alejandro Velez, Harleysville, PA *87-92--179
45. Peter Kissinger, Elizabethtown, PA *97-82--179
47. Matthew Moore, Pittsburgh, PA *84-96--180
48. Will Robinson, Pittsburgh, PA *89-92--181
49. Armando Carrillo, North Myrtle Beach, SC *93-89--182
50. Jacob Watt-Morse, Pittsburgh, PA *89-95--184
51. Max Pollack, Pittsburgh, PA *89-96--185
52. Chad Errey, Bridgeville, PA *93-106--199

DID NOT FINISH
Andrew Neal, Chevy Chase, MD *93-DQ (Rule 6-3a)
Ben Brason, East Aurora, NY *99-DQ (Rule 11-4b)
Benjamin Morgret, Venetia, PA *104-DQ (Rule 11-4b)
Collin Davis, Pittsburgh, PA *105-DQ (Rule 6-3a)
Scottie Brown, Sewickley, PA *DQ (Rule 6-3a)
Nathan Halowell, Montgomery Village, MD *77-JWD
Joseph Dorsch, West Friendship, MD *90-JWD

Boys 14 & Under Division
(White Tees) Links Course: 6,014 Yards, Par 70  Mystic Rock: 6,369 Yards, Par 72
1. Nate Menon, Wyomissing, PA *74-73--147
2. Luke Schaap, Potomac, MD *76-74--150
3. Ben Reichert, East Amherst, NY *79-75--154
3. William Thomson, Pittsford, NY *77-77--154
5. Peter Bradbeer, Rosemont, PA *80-75--155
6. Gavin Rickert, Ijamsville, MD *79-78--157
7. Andrew Spiegler, Abingdon, VA *81-78--159
7. David Ross, Alexandria, VA *84-75--159
9. C.J. Hughes, Indiana, PA *77-83--160
10. Jake Sollon, Venetia, PA *81-84--165
11. Grant Brongo, Spencerport, NY *89-83--172
12. Alexander Giatras, Charleston, WV *95-94--189
13. Paul Mastros, Wintersville, OH *98-101--199

Girls Division
(Gold Tees) Links Course: 5,658 Yards, Par 70  Mystic Rock: 5,984 Yards, Par 72
1. Maddy McDanel, Aliquippa, PA *85-79--164
2. Caroline Quamme, McLean, VA *83-82--165
3. Emily Doyle, Horseheads, NY *84-84--168
4. Chelsea Dantonio, Lancaster, NY *89-82--171
5. Mia Kness, Venetia, PA *84-89--173
6. Marissa Balish, Allison Park, PA *84-91--175
7. Alyssa Schiera, West Windsor, NJ *93-89--182
8. Olivia Zambruno, Mount Pleasant, PA *87-98--185
9. Lauren Kase, North Tonawanda, NY *105-103--208

DID NOT FINISH
Victoria Parker, Lewiston, NY *89-JWD
Gillian Alexander, Rices Landing, PA *89-JWD
Sarah Notaro, Williamsville, NY *JWD