GREER, SC (July 14, 2023) – The South Carolina Junior Golf Association will conduct the 25th Annual Blade Junior Classic at Thornblade Club in Greer, SC, July 18-20, 2023.
Championship Links: Tee Times & Pairings (R1) | Scoring & Results | SCJGA Championship Website | The Blade Website
This year marks the 25th playing of The Blade Junior Classic, each year hosted by Thornblade Club. The Blade Junior Classic was first played in 1999 with Justin Keith and Kacy Thompson claiming the inaugural title. Andrew Gregory of Inman won the boys division title in 2022 with a score of 216 (+2) and Anne Fernandez of Bluffton took home the 2022 girls division title with a score of 217 (+3).
The 2023 Blade Junior Classic field is comprised of 131 junior golfers broken into four divisions, the boys 10-12 division, the girls 10-12 division, the boys 13-18 division and the girls 13-18 division.
25th Blade Junior Classic Format
Boys 10-12 Division
- 18 holes of individual stroke play.
- The lowest score for 18 holes will determine the boys 10-12 division champion.
Girls 10-12 Division
- 18 holes of individual stroke play.
- The lowest score for 18 holes will determine the girls 10-12 division champion.
Boys 13-18 Division
- 54 holes of individual stroke play.
- The field will be cut to the low 21 and ties after 36 holes.
- The lowest score for 54 holes will determine the boys 13-18 division champion.
Girls 13-18 Division
- 54 holes of individual stroke play.
- The field will be cut to the low eight a nd ties after 36 holes.
- The lowest score for 54 holes will determine the girls 13-18 division champion.
The first round of the 25th Annual Blade Junior Classic begins Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at 8:00 A.M. off #1 and #10.
Past Champions of The Blade Junior Classic
2022 - Andrew Gregory & Anne Fernandez
2021 - Zach Adams & Paige Paolucci
2020 - William Jennings & Chloe Holder
2019 - Mason Tucker & Abigail Schimpf
2018 - Bronson Myers & Anna Morgan
2017 - Jacob Bridgeman & Katie Whitfield
2016 - Harrison Corbin & Emily Cox
2015 - Caleb Proveuax & Emily Cox
2014 - Justin Hood & Hailey Cleary
2013 - Zach McClain & Reona Hirai
2012 - Carson Young & Kelsey Badmaev
2011 - Jackson Moore & Nicole Chin
2010 - Stephen Behr & Collins Bradshaw
2009 - Caulder Moore & Collins Bradshaw
2008 - Crawford Reeves & Anna Martin
2007 - Crawford Reeves & Taylor Weever
2006 - David Donnelly & Rachel Uremovich
2005 - Justin Thompson & Taylor Barrett
2004 - Vince Hatfield & Taylor Barrett
2003 - Vince Hatfield & Whitney Simmons
2002 - Baker Elmore & Connor Atkinson
2001 - Jeff Spencer & Mallory Hetzel
2000 - Justin Keith & Kory Thompson
1999 - Justin Keith & Kacy Thompson
About The Blade Junior Classic
In 1999, The Blade Junior Golf Classic was founded by a group of Thornblade Club members with a passion for creating the best junior golf tournament experience for junior golfers and their families. After 20 plus years, a dedicated board of directors and a team of generous sponsors, The Blade has developed into one of the most premiere tournaments in junior golf. Since its inception, The Blade has sought to provide support for local charities, having donated nearly $1.5 million to charities in South Carolina.
Through a continued effort to support junior golf, The Blade began supporting the Dick and Lucille Hendley Scholarship Fund in 2021. Through partnering with the Hendley family, one male and female Blade participant who exemplifies great character, a passion for community service and a desire to excel in the classroom will be eligible to receive scholarship assistance.
Prior to the 54-hole stroke play tournament, a Junior-Am tournament is held for sponsors of The Blade to raise funds for local children’s charities. The Junior-Am tournament is set to take place Monday, July 17, 2023.
About the South Carolina Junior Golf Association
The purpose of the South Carolina Junior Golf Association is to continue the history and traditions of the ancient game of golf through its members and an active outreach to the youth of our state. Established in 1990 by community leaders with a love for the game and a commitment to passing on golf’s heritage to the youth of South Carolina, the SCJGA is committed to meeting the needs of all young people in the state and providing playing opportunities to boys and girls that might not otherwise have the chance to experience golf and its many benefits. Through affordable opportunities of play, instruction and competition, juniors of all ages, walks of life and skill levels will be touched by the character of the game. It helps to teach them honor, sportsmanship and respect and makes them better prepared to face the challenges ahead in life.
For more information about the South Carolina Junior Golf Association, visit www.scjga.org
