Pine’s McKenzie wins last week’s league stop
Published 9:27 am Thursday, March 30, 2017
- FILE PHOTO Pine’s Tanner McKenzie attempts a putt last year. McKenzie won last week at Abita Springs Golf Club in the Northshore Golf League.
Pine’s Tanner McKenzie was victorious in the Northshore Golf League that took place at Abita Springs Golf Club on Tuesday.
McKenzie posted a 38 over the nine-hole competition. He won by a stroke over Pope John Paul II teammates Zack Barrios and Jack Legnon, who both shot a 38 to tie for second place.
Pine’s Brent Barber tallied a 40 and PJP’s Kade Dixon had a 41, as the top five places were separated by just three strokes.
The event featured 17 golfers.
Also locally, Varnado’s Jonathan Fornea had a 60 to finish eighth.
Pope John Paul II won the team competition with a 182. Doyle was second with a 263. Two teams were eligible to win the team competition.
The top four golfers’ scores were used to determine team honors.
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Brooklie Hollis won the girls’ competition with a 54, as five golfers competed.
Pine’s Allison Stuart was second with a 63, followed by Springfield teammates Shelby Chander and Lanie Chandler, who had a 64 and 68 respectively, and Varnado’s Emily Boudreaux, who tallied a 72.
Springfield shot a 132 and was the only team eligible for team honors. Only the top two golfers from each team qualify for the team score.