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Prieto & Golovanov Crowned Boys' Junior Champions

The weather and Innisbrook Resort proved to be a tough test, but it was Nicholas Prieto and Matvey Golovanov who came out on top at the 67th Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship.

By Florida State Golf Association

July 9^th, 2021

The Sun Rises on the 67th Boys' Junior Championship

The top junior golfers from around the state made the trip to Innisbrook Resort for the 67th Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship.

Prieto & Golovanov Crowned Boys' Junior Champions

ROUND 1 BEGINS

The 67th Boys' Junior Championship began with 168 players competing on the Island and Copperhead Courses at Innisbrook.

Prieto and Dunham Take First-Round Lead

Nicholas Prieto and Phillip Dunham sat at the top of the leaderboard after the first round.

Prieto fired a 5-under 66 to take the lead in the 16-18 division, while Dunham finished the first round at 1-over 73 to move to the top of the 13-15 division.

Moving Day at the Boys' Junior

After Tropical Storm Elsa rolled through, the second round saw player fighting their way up the leaderboard.

Prieto & Golovanov Lead the Way After 36 Holes

It Prieto and Matvey Golovanov who held the top on the leaderboard after the second round.

Battle for the 67th Boys' Junior Titles

The final round saw players battling to add their name to the Boy' Junior trophy.

Prieto & Golovanov Crowned Boys' Junior Champions

The weather and Innisbrook Resort proved to be a tough test, but it was Prieto and Golovanov who came out on top at the 67th Boys’ Junior Amateur Championship.

“It means a lot. This is one of the biggest championships of the year and it’s the one you work hard for. The best junior in Florida coming out to compete on a tough course. To pull through and get the win is really amazing.”

“It’s such a great event, with a great field and a lot of history. It’s the state title, so it so great to win such a big event.”

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