Christo Greyling Dominates Bobby Chapman

Spartanburg, SC: Defending Champion Christo Greyling finished the 6th Annual Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational as many strokes ahead of par as he did his nearest competitor. Greyling never was challenged as he worked his way to seven-under-par over 36 holes to finish with 135. The national event was conducted September 16-17, 2000 on the par 71, 6,270 yard Country Club of Spartanburg. 
Greyling of Orlando started the final round with a three stroke lead. His biggest challenge came from the swirling winds and testy hole locations. For the second day the wind blew from the North. Locals say the course plays 2-4 strokes harder with a Northerly wind. That might explain why the strong field could only muster six sub-par rounds this year. 

Stephen Pole, the local favorite and 3rd ranked player in the South Carolina, was one of the players to break par on the final day. The Spartanburg club member was very pleased with his round for the reason that, "Conditions made it hard to get the ball close to the pins. I don't remember the course ever playing this tough." 

If conditions were as hard as players reported, then Greyling truly played well. Although the nation's top recruited high school senior describe his play as average, he dominated the field. One could say he pulled a Tiger Woods: seven stroke margin of victory, new tournament record (135, he held the old record 136) and was the tournament's first repeat winner. 

The Bobby Chapman Junior Invitational extended invitations to the top finishers from a select list of events held over the last twelve months.  The 2000 list of players represents thirteen states and  59 titles. (twelve State Champions, four AJGA titles). 

Finishing alone in second place was Patrick Phillips of Athens, GA. He posted a pair of 71s and finished at even par 142.