FLORENCE, SC (July 10, 2025) –Final round results of the 74th Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational hosted by Florence Country Club in Florence, SC on Friday, July 10, 2025.
Championship Links: Final Scores & Results
Erik Erlenkeuser of Anderson fired a final-round score of five-under par 65 to claim the 74th Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational title. Erlenkeuser had six birdies today to finish the tournament with an overall score of thirteen-under par 197.
"I went into today planning to keep playing my game, keep to myself, worry about myself, and just played solid golf. Hit some great iron shots and hit it plain off the tee, which is pretty much all you need out here. And yeah, it was a lot of fun!" — Erlenkeuser, when asked about his championship round.
Cullen Beck of Greenville was named runner-up after carding an impressive overall score of seven-under par 203. Beck was also earned the low 13-14 honors.
Brennan Kelly of Greer took home third-place honors, posting a overall score of six-under par 204.
About the Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational
The Grant Bennett Florence Junior Invitational is the longest-running junior golf tournament in South Carolina. Formerly known as the Florence Junior, the tournament was renamed after the famed Grant Bennett back in 2013. Bennett started the Florence Junior in 1952 after his inaugural year as both Head Professional and Course Superintendent in 1951. Bennett coached his high school golf teams to 11 straight state titles, had one of his pupils win the US Junior Championship (Buddy Baker), helped host the 1963 US Junior Championship at Florence Country Club, was co-founder of the Carolinas Golf Course Superintendents Association and was a member of multiple Hall's of Fame.
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
