Linus Samuelsson, Fred Biondi are Florida Boys Junior winners
Linus Samuelsson (L) and Fred Biondi (R) celebrate Florida Junior Boys titles
(FSGA Photo)
SAINT AUGISTINE, FL (July 8, 2016) -- In the 16-18
Boy's Division Linus Samuelsson, of Heathrow,
overcame a three stroke deficit to win by two strokes
with a 12 under-par 204 total. Samuelsson’s final round
scorecard was filled with red numbers, including four
birdies on each the front and back nine for a six under-
par, 66. Three impressive rounds in the red, 69-69-66,
moved Linus into first place for his first FSGA
Championship victory.
Chris Nido remained in second place after a final
round 70 and ten under-par total of 206. Nido eagled
the par five, fifth hole to turn at 35 and finished with
four birdies on his last nine holes. First and second
round leader, Austin Hitt, carded a one over-par final
round to fall to third place at 208 (-8). Austin Aliff and
Manual Girona finished tied for fourth place with a seven
under-par 209 total.
Boys 13-15 Age Division
After falling from his first round lead with a less
than stellar second round, Fred Biondi came from
behind to capture his first FSGA Championship win. Fred
had a flawless scorecard on the front nine with birdies
on holes five, six, and eight for a three under-par 33.
He started his back nine with birdies on holes 10, 12,
and 13 but had some trouble on the 16th hole scoring a
double bogey.
With determination to make up for the 16th hole, Fred
birdied his last two holes for a final round five under-
par, 67. Biondi captured the victory finishing with a six
under-par 210 total.
Two strokes behind (212 total), Joseph Pagdin, of
Orlando, finished in second place followed by Gray
Albright in third place with a 213 total. The top five
finishers were in red numbers including Nicholas
Gabrelcik and Fletcher Wunderlich who tied for fourth
place at two under-par, 214.
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ABOUT THE
Florida Junior Amateur
54 holes of stroke play to crown the top junior
in the state. Non exempt players need to
qualify at sites across the state in 18 holes of
stroke play. Started in 1955, former Boys
Junior Champions include Gary Koch, Len
Mattiace, Josh McCumber, Jeremy Anderson
and Matt Kuchar. Male amateur golfers ages
13-18. Entrant must not reached their 19th
birthday and not attending college. All players
must walk and carry their own clubs.
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