Final Results - IJGT The Architects Cup - April 27-28

Panagos Takes Home The Architects Cup

Menon Wins Back-to-Back IJGT Titles

LOPATCONG, N.J. - The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) returned to beautiful Architects Golf Club in Lopatcong, N.J., April 27-28 for the 2013 IJGT Architects Cup. 111 junior golfers ages 9-19 representing seven states and two countries were treated with amazing weather and scenic views during this two day, 36-hole competition.

In the Boys 15-19 Division, Jack Panagos of Hillsborough, N.J., took home the Architects Cup first-place trophy after two great rounds of golf this weekend. Panagos played a very impressive first round with five birdies carding a 1-under-par 70. But it was Architects Golf Club employee, Eamon Marone of Belvidere, N.J., who had the lead heading into Sunday after carding a 2-under-par 69. Marone earned KENTWOOL Lo-Pro honors on his home course with his spectacular first-round play.

Panagos started his final round off with a bang with four consecutive birdies on the front nine, and lead the Boys 15-19 Division by two stokes at the turn. Second-place finisher Roland Massimino of Lumberville, Pa., birdied his first two holes on the back nine, making it an exciting back nine. Panagos carried his momentum into the back nine by carding two birdies and five pars to earn himself his first IJGT Title with a 3-under-par 139 final score.

"It feels awesome to win the title," said Panagos. "I knew it would be tough to win this weekend with all of the great competition, and I feel really happy."

Massimino finished in second right behind Panagos with a weekend 1-under-par 141. Rounding out the Boys 15-19 Division top three was Marone, Armando Olivieri of Greenwich, Conn., and Jake van Arkel of Haverford, Pa., all carding a weekend even-par 142.

Coming off a first-place finish in the Boys 14 & Under Division at the Western Pa. Major at Nemacolin, Nate Menon of Wyomissing, Pa., wanted to carry last weekend's success into the Architects Cup. Menon started his weekend with a first-round 1-over-par 72, and found himself in a three-way tie with Sam Goldenring of Florham Park, N.J., and John Felitto of Mountainside, N.J. The Boys 14 & Under Division was filled with low scores heading into Sunday, and Menon needed a spectacular final round to repeat last weekend's success.

Menon started his second round off with a bang making birdies on his first two holes, giving him an early two-stroke lead. With two more birdies on the front nine, Menon had the championship title in his sights after the turn. After an impressive eagle on No. 1 (his 10th hole), Menon never looked back and carded a spectacular 6-under-par 65 in his final round, earning him Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award honors. With his great play over the weekend, Menon carded a weekend 5-under-par 137 tournament total.

"It feels really good to win this week," said Menon. "I knew I had to shoot under-par in the second round to win this weekend, and thankfully I was able to do that."

Goldenring finished in second place right behind Menon with a weekend 2-over-par 144. Rounding out the top three in the Boys 14 & Under Division was Drew Tomback of New York City, N.Y., carding a final score of 147.

In the Girls Division, Brynn Walker of St. Davids, Pa., carried a three stroke lead heading into Sunday's final round. Her first-round 3-over-par 74 consisted of three birdies and nine pars, which earned her KENTWOOL Lo-Pro honors. With a talented field in the Girls Division, Walker had to bring her best game into Sunday's final round.

Walker's first round lead dwindled after a shaky front nine, giving Camilla Vik of Greenwhich, Conn., a chance at a comeback. Vik's front-nine score of 1-under-par 34 put the pressure back on Walker, who responded with birdies on No. 10 and No. 14. Walker was now in the driver's seat and had the IJGT Title in her sights. Her first round lead was just too much for Vik, and Walker took home her first IJGT Title by carding a weekend 9-over-par 151.

"I've been chasing an IJGT Title for awhile," said Walker. "After playing in three events this year it feels very good to win one."

Finishing right behind Walker was Vik with a weekend 12-over-par 154. Vik's final-round score of 3-over-par 74 earned her the Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award. Rounding out the top three in the Girls Division was Cara Basso of Downington, Pa., carding a tournament total 13-over-par 155.

The IJGT Northeast Tour will travel to Ravenwood Golf Club in Victor, N.Y., to host the AB Golf Designs Junior May 4-5. To sign up for this Event, or others, please visit www.IJGT.com/info or call 888.936.5327.

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.

LOPATCONG, N.J. - Final round results of the IJGT Architects Cup conducted by the International Junior Golf Tour completed April 28, 2013. Boys 15-19 Division: Black Tees - 6724 yards, Par 71 (71.9/132) Boys 14 & Under Division: Gold Tees - 6288 yards, Par 71 (70.1/124) Girls Division - 6049 yards, Par 71 (76.0/136)

Weather: Saturday: Sunny with temperatures in the high 60's with 0-5 mph winds
Sunday: Sunny with temperatures in the high 60's with 5-10 mph winds

International Junior Golf Tour
The Architects Cup
Lopatcong, N.J.
April 27-28, 2013

Boys 15-19 Division-(Black Tees) 6,724 Yards, Par 71
1. Jack Panagos, Hillsborough, NJ *70-69--139
2. Roland Massimino, Lumberville, PA *72-69--141
3. Armando Olivieri, Greenwich, CT *73-69--142
3. Eamon Marone, Belvidere, NJ *69-73--142
3. Jake van Arkel, Haverford, PA *70-72--142
6. Mike Hanrahan, Ossining, NY *72-73--145
7. James Nicholas, Scarsdale, NY *74-72--146
7. Tyler Sokolis, Doylestown, PA *73-73--146
7. Jared Mactas, Woodcliff Lake, NJ *72-74--146
7. Chad Hess II, Orefield, PA *72-74--146
7. Michael Rojas, Cliffside Park, NJ *71-75--146
12. Ryan Davis, Berkeley Heights, NJ *77-70--147
12. Nicholas Johnson, Moosic, PA *75-72--147
12. Brock Kovach, Wyomissing, PA *74-73--147
12. William Voetsch, New Vernon, NJ *74-73--147
12. Kwanwoo Kim, Tenafly, NJ *72-75--147
17. Kevin Kunkle, Walnutport, PA *78-70--148
17. John Foley, Limerick, PA *78-70--148
19. Kieran Purcell, Nutley, NJ *77-72--149
19. Justin Clark, New Canaan, CT *76-73--149
19. John Pak, Scotch Plains, NJ *73-76--149
22. Mike Bliss, Newtown, PA *77-73--150
22. Brandon Raihl, Wernersville, PA *75-75--150
24. Zachary Melnick, Blue Bell, PA *78-73--151
24. Rob Newhouse, New York, NY *77-74--151
24. C.J. Zachary, Hummelstown, PA *77-74--151
24. Michael Lamond, West Chester, PA *75-76--151
24. Kevin Godart, Ridgewood, NJ *74-77--151
24. Brendan Gutzler, Tinton Falls, NJ *74-77--151
30. Thomas Dunleavy, Darien, CT *77-75--152
30. Grant Schumaker, Macungie, PA *76-76--152
30. Steve Cerbara, Langhorne, PA *76-76--152
30. Bobby Firth, Jenkintown, PA *74-78--152
34. Zackary Potten, Wharton, NJ *80-73--153
35. Joe Markmann, Doylestown, PA *79-75--154
35. Griffin Colvin, Media, PA *78-76--154
35. Bret Howey, Nazareth, PA *80-74--154
35. Phillip Colevas, Rockville, MD *76-78--154
39. Tommy Hussong, Princeton Junction, NJ *78-77--155
39. Blake DiPaola, Long Valley, NJ *78-77--155
39. Robbie Seebold, Danville, PA *77-78--155
42. Bobby Piluso, Ridgewood, NJ *79-77--156
42. Andrew Bowyer, Summit, NJ *75-81--156
44. Spencer Shepperly, New Vernon, NJ *82-75--157
44. James Mongey, Morristown, NJ *77-80--157
46. Dan Eidman, Englewood, NJ *78-80--158
46. Sam Gallen, Reading, PA *78-80--158
46. Max Catucci, Weston, CT *78-80--158
46. Forrest Swisher, Hopewell, NJ *73-85--158
50. Brendan Bacskai, Berwyn, PA *80-79--159
50. Oliver Wade, New York, NY *79-80--159
50. Ethan Means, Landenberg, PA *78-81--159
50. Gary McCabe, Collegeville, PA *80-79--159
50. Andrew DeMarco, Huntington, NY *81-78--159
50. Jonny Emmerman, Scarsdale, NY *80-79--159
56. Connor Miller, New Canaan, CT *79-81--160
56. Michael McIntosh, Chittenango, NY *79-81--160
56. Ty Zebrowski, Verona, NJ *78-82--160
56. Andrew Bove, Doylestown, PA *80-80--160
56. JeVon Bell, Marlton, NJ *76-84--160
61. Nick Shoup, Allentown, PA *79-82--161
61. Lee Hammerschmitt, Armonk, NY *85-76--161
61. Daniel Melcher, New York, NY *86-75--161
61. Ross Rabin, Woodcliff Lake, NJ *82-79--161
65. Nick Hallowell, Montvale, NJ *82-80--162
65. Tyler Smith, Bath, PA *80-82--162
67. Kenny Dorian, Riverside, CT *83-80--163
68. Austin Bailey, Pennington, NJ *84-81--165
69. Andrew Nappi, Glen Rock, NJ *79-87--166
69. Alex Bollington, Madison, NJ *84-82--166
69. Michael Braunstein, Roslyn Heights, NY *82-84--166
72. Parth Ahuja, Monmouth Junction, NJ *85-84--169
73. Jack Maresca, Rye, NY *86-84--170
73. Brad Holzer, Rye, NY *84-86--170
75. Ben Litt, Moorestown, NJ *90-81--171
76. Gregory Rothman, Moorestown, NJ *86-88--174
77. Callum McCaslin, Milford, PA *86-89--175
78. Ryan Conner, Newtown, PA *92-85--177
79. Cristian Cerza, Greenwich, CT *83-98--181

DID NOT FINISH
Jake Gurock, West Windsor, NJ *85-JWD

Boys 14 & Under Division-(Gold Tees) 6,288 Yards, Par 71
1. Nate Menon, Wyomissing, PA *72-65--137
2. Sam Goldenring, Florham Park, NJ *72-72--144
3. Drew Tomback, New York City, NY *74-73--147
4. John Felitto, Mountainside, NJ *72-78--150
5. Ryan Skae, Old Tappan, NJ *79-72--151
6. Mike May, Auburn, NY *78-74--152
6. Isaac Gorenstein, Nyack, NY *74-78--152
8. Chris Chiminski, Penns Park, PA *79-77--156
9. Leo Hernandez, Stewartsville, NJ *87-78--165
10. Kyle Tillinghast, Manorville, NY *81-88--169
11. Cameron Hsieh, New York, NY *90-86--176
12. Luke Sample, New York, NY *88-92--180
13. Garrett Engle, Harrisburg, PA *94-88--182
14. Peter Keane, Essex Fells, NJ *87-101--188
15. Sean Bacskai, Berwyn, PA *103-89--192

Girls Division-(Blue Tees) 6,049 Yards, Par 71
1. Brynn Walker, St. Davids, PA *74-77--151
2. Camilla Vik, Greenwich, CT *80-74--154
3. Cara Basso, Downingtown, PA *77-78--155
4. Sarah Kokotajlo, Ewing, NJ *77-79--156
5. Macky Fouse, Aliquippa, PA *79-79--158
6. Alexis Hios, Rye, NY *78-84--162
7. Emily Doyle, Horseheads, NY *83-81--164
8. Allyson Wentworth, Stewarstville, NJ *83-83--166
9. Carley Hopton, Madison, NJ *85-85--170
10. Jess Wild, Stockton, NJ *91-82--173
10. Dawn Turner, Ottawa, Canada *87-86--173
12. Caroline Zhao, Greenwich, CT *84-90--174
13. Riley Smyth, Old Tappan, NJ *86-89--175
14. Julia Tonnessen, Flemington, NJ *89-88--177
15. Shannon Haselton, Sayville, NY *92-94--186

DID NOT FINISH

Christina Parsells, Bernardsville, NY *DQ (Rule 6-3a)