TOURNAMENT RECAPS

Event: AJGA FootJoy Boys Invitational

Course: Forest Oaks CC

When: June 16-19

Where: Greensboro, N.C.

Winner: Brian Harman, Savannah, Ga. (68-70-74-70--282)

Runners-up: Ben Spickard, Roswell, Ga. (75-70-68-70--283), Philip Francis, Scottsdale, Ariz. (73-69-71-70--283), Jon McLean, Weston, Fla. (69-70-71-73--283)

Skinny: Defending champion Brian Harman retained his title in dramatic fashion by holing a 50-foot putt on the 72nd hole of the FootJoy Boys Invitational June 18 to finish at 6-under 282, one better than a trio tied at 283.

Harman, who carded a final-round, 2-under 70, made birdie on the final hole to win by one shot over Philip Francis, Jon McLean, and Ben Spickard. Harman had not played the 18th hole well in the previous three rounds, recording bogey, double bogey, bogey.

''The last three holes killed me all week, especially No. 18, and I knew that I had to make at least par to have a chance at a playoff,'' said Harman, No. 1 in the Golfweekf/Titleist Junior Rankings. ''On every putt I hit I'm trying to make it, and right before I hit it, I thought to myself that crazier things have happened.''
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Event: Rolex Girls Junior Championship

Course: LPGA International (Champions Course)

When: June 15-17

Where: Daytona Beach, Fla.

Winner: Julieta Granada, Asuncion, Paraguay (68-69-64--201)

Runners-up: Morgan Pressel, Boca Raton, Fla. (70-72-68--210), Brittany Lincicome, Seminole, Fla. (71-74-65--210)

Skinny: Racking up a personal-low competitive round and her first major victory, Julieta Granada, 17, finished at 15-under 201 June 17 to win the Rolex Girls Junior Championship. In doing so, Granada shattered the tournament-low 18- and 54-hole scoring records, previously held by Aree Song at 67 and 206, respectively.

In second place at 6-under 210 were Brittany Lincicome, 18, and Morgan Pressel, 16.
Granada entered the final round at 7 under after rounds of 68 and 69. Following her second round, however, Granada was disappointed by her short game. Despite fatigue, she spent extra time on the putting green in preparation for the final round and managed to fix the glitches.

''I was making putts from the start,'' she said of her final-round 64, in which she made eight birdies.

Winning a junior major had been Granada's goal for the summer. ''Now that I've accomplished that -- let's make it another,'' she said.

This week, Granada is attempting to reach another milestone in her career when she participates in the second stage of qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Event: AJGA Windy City Junior

Course: Winnetka GC

When: June 14-17

Where: Winnetka, Ill.

Winners: Peter Gobis (72-69-70--211)/Jennifer Hong (74-72-72--218)

Runners-up: Cashel Rosier (69-70-74--213), Ryan Linton (71-70-72--213) Charlie Hendrickson (72-69-70--213)/Becca Huffer (76-74-72--222)

Skinny: Two turned out to be Peter Gobis' lucky number. He entered the final round of the AJGA Windy City Junior trailing by two strokes, but the native of Racine, Wis., ended up capturing the boys title by two shots with a 2-under 211 total.

Gobis, who will play college golf at Wisconsin-Green Bay, shot a closing-round 70 that included three birdies and a 12-foot putt for eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

''I knew I could play with these guys, and just kept trying to hit the fairway and get the ball on the green,'' Gobis said. ''The putter got hot, and it feels great to win and gain confidence for my next tournament.''

Ryan Linton of Lake Forest, Ill., Charlie Hendrickson of Columbus, Ohio, and Cashel Rosier of Grand Ledge, Mich., finished in a three-way tie for second at even-par 213.

Jennifer Hong of Windermere, Fla., proved patience is a virtue by earning her first AJGA title in 17 tries. Hong entered the round three strokes behind Lindsey Bergeon of Sarasota, Fla., but closed the gap quickly as she gained the lead by the end of her second hole and won the title with a 5-over 218 total.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Event: AJGA Nike Golf Junior

Course: Paradise Point GC (Gold Course)

When: June 14-17

Where: Jacksonville, N.C.

Winners: Jake An (70-70-67--207)/Jennifer Adyorough (73-73-68--216)

Runners-up: Josh Jones (70-69-69--208)/Cydney Clanton (71-75-74--220)

Skinny: Jake An from Chantilly, Va., took the Nike Golf Junior title thanks to birdies at Nos. 10, 11, 14 and 16.

''Starting the day I was only one shot back, so I knew I had an opportunity to win,'' said An, who finished 9 under for 54 holes, breaking the previous year's record. ''I have a lot of confidence after winning this tournament against a great field, and I feel I can compete with anyone.''

One shot behind An was Josh Jones of The Colony, Texas.

In the girls division, Jennifer Adyorough, 15, tied two Nike Golf Junior at Jacksonville scoring records. Her final-round 68 tied the lowest round recorded and her 2-under 214 total tied the Girls Division record for low 54-hole mark. Adyorough carded five birdies Thursday, including a chip-in from the back of the green on hole No. 18 to finish her tournament, and only one bogey. Second-round co-leader Cydney Clanton of Concord, N.C., recorded a final-round 74 to finish second with a 220 total.

The top six boys and top three girls will receive invitations to the Nike Golf Junior Championship later this year at Langdon Farms in Aurora, Ore.

- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Course: Glenwild GC & Spa

When: June 14-17

Where: Park City, Utah

Winners: Peter Ahn (73-74-67--214)/Shannon Yocum (74-75-78--227)

Runners-up: Jordan Fowles (74-73-71--218)/Brooke Todare (77-74-78--229)

Skinny: Peter Ahn shot a course-record, 4-under 67 to pick up the title at the AJGA Glenwild Junior.

Ahn, 17, of Victoria, British Columbia, earned his first AJGA victory with a 1-over 214 total. With three birdies on the front nine and three more on the back, Ahn came from behind for the victory at his second AJGA event. Ahn earned a spot in the tournament after medaling in Sunday's qualifier.

Coming in behind Ahn were Jordan Fowles, 17, of Delta, Utah, at 218, followed by third-place finisher Drew Kittleson, 15, of Scottsdale, Ariz., at 221.

Shannon Yocum maintained her lead with a final-round 78 to claim the girls title. Yocum, 17, of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., also picked up her first AJGA victory after finishing the tournament with a 227 total.

Following Yocum were Brooke Todare, 18, of Paradise Valley, Ariz., (229) and Sara Gogolak, 16, of Phoenix, (234).
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Event: Southern Junior Championship

Course: Seaside Course at Sea Island GC

When: June 15-17

Where: St. Simon's Island, S.C.

Winners: Michael Smith, Lafayette, La. (71-68-69--208)

Runners-up: Zack Sucher, Mobile, Ala. (71-71-70--212), Adam Mitchell, Chattanooga, Tenn. (73-69-70--212)

Skinny: Michael Smith closed with a 2-under 69 for a 208 total to win the Southern Golf Association's 32nd Southern Junior. Smith, who won by four shots, finished with two birdies and a bogey in his final round. His lone mistake came on the Seaside Course's final hole after his victory was assured. Adam Mitchell and Zack Suchar tied for second place at 212. Mitchell, who shot 60 in the final round of the Bubba Conlee Junior last week, made five birdies in Round 2 but could not close the gap on Smith.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Event: Callaway Golf PGA Junior Series at Lochland

Course: Lochland CC

When: June 15-17

Where: Hastings, Neb.

Winners: John Hurley, O'Neill, Neb. (73-70-72--215)/Darah Newell, Helena, Mo. (73-74-74--221) Runners-up: Benjamin Tewes, Lincoln, Neb. (70-69-77--216)/Katherine Morell, McCook, Neb. (77-73-75--225), Emily Powers, Quincy, Ill. (77-74-74--225)

Skinny: John Hurley, 17, came from behind to claim his first Callaway Golf PGA Junior Series title thanks to a final-round 72, giving him a 215 total.

The title came down to Hurley and second-round leader Benjamin Tewes, 17. Going into the final hole, both players were tied for the lead. After Tewes recorded par, Hurley then connected on a birdie to seal the victory.

''I really didn't get too nervous,'' Hurley said. ''I was coming from behind all day, so I didn't have any pressure on me. I knew if I could get around the green and get a reasonable up-and-down I would have a chance.''

Tewes finished second with 73 for the day and a 216 for the tournament. Brian Larson, 16, claimed third after a playoff with Bobby Knowles, 16, as both players finished at 217. The scorecard playoff used holes 10-18 with Larson shooting 36 and Knowles 37.

Darah Newell, 17, won the girls' 16-17 division after turning in a scorecard of 221 that included her final-round 74.

Katherine Morell, 17, won a scorecard playoff over seven-time champion Emily Powers to claim second. Morell and Powers both finished at 225. The scorecard playoff was used on holes 10-18, with Morell recording a 35 to Powers' 37.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

Baldry: Creamer's LPGA
title run was untelevised,
overlooked, yet outstanding

Millions tuned in to watch last week's showdown at Shinnecock Hills. But not one person witnessed the LPGA's dramatic conclusion from the living room sofa.

Pity.

An untelevised, unheralded ShopRite LPGA Classic convened four hours from the Southampton madness. And a 17-year-old nearly stole the overshadowed show.
- For more, visit www. golfweek.com/articles/2004/juniorgolf/girls/39327.asp

NEWS AND NOTES

* Fresh off of her title run at the LPGA's ShopRite Classic, Paula Creamer, 17, of Pleasanton, Calif., carded rounds of 68 and 73 on June 21 to earn a spot in next month's U.S. Women's Open.

Creamer, a rising high school senior and the No. 1 player in the Golfweek/Titleist Junior Rankings, had finished in a tie for second a day earlier in the ShopRite LPGA Classic, held in neighboring Galloway Township.

''Mentally, I was tired after everything that went on over the weekend,'' she said. ''I was really hoping to win (Sunday) so I wouldn't have to come out here today.''

Had she won at the ShopRite, Creamer would have claimed a spot in the Open without qualifying.

Seventy-one players ­ amateurs and professionals ­ competed in the 36-hole qualifier, vying for 24 spots in the Open, scheduled July 1-4 in South Hadley, Mass. Megan Grehan, 15, of Mamaroneck, N.Y., was the only other amateur to advance from the 6,400-yard course at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

* Nike Golf announced June 22 a partnership with the International Junior Golf Tour.

The partnership will include the creation of a scholarship program that will foster the enrollment of juniors to the 50 competitive events that the IJGT conducts between September and May each year. As part of the agreement, Nike Golf equipment will be made available to IJGT competitors.

* The 2004 Canon Cup will be played Aug. 2-5 at Caves Valley Golf Club in Owings Mills, Md. Check golfweek.com for a complete list of boys and girls points.

* The Canadian Junior Golf Association announced the members of CJGA team for the 2004 Mizuno North America Cup. The tournament will take place July 6-9 on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Team Canada will face Team USA, represented by the IJGT, in the Ryder Cup-style event.

Boys 17-19
Will Mitchell, 18, Whitby, Ontario
Tyler Frank, 17, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Ben Howes, 18, Kitchener, Ontario
Chris Frank, 18, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Boys 15-16
Tim Lew, 16, Courtice, Ontario
Ryan Sevigny, 15, Stittsville, Ontario
Nevin Gloe, 16, Battleford, Saskatchewan
Cory Bartlett, 15, Shanty Bay, Ontario
Boys 13-14
Graham Baillargeon, 14, Mississauga, Ontario
Ben Daniele, 13, Baie d'Urfe, Quebec
Brett Cairns, 14, Courtland, Ontario
Lucas Leibel, 14, Toronto, Ontario
Girls
Kira Meixner, 18, Richmond, British Columbia
Leslie Booth, 19, Toronto, Ontario.

* Short shots: The IJGT announced a new event, the Hilton Head Island Junior Invitational, to be played Aug. 12-15, 2004 at Berkeley Hall. . . . The following AJGA qualifier applications are now available: Marsh Junior at Apawamis Qualifier (July 16), Mohansic GC, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.; Buick Junior Open presented by Golfweek Qualifier (July 18), Spring Meadows CC, Linden, Mich.; Abilene Reporter-News/Lawrence Hall Abilene Junior Qualifier (July 18), Fairway Oaks CC, Abilene, Texas; Golf Pride Junior Classic Qualifier (July 18), The Peninsula Club, Cornelius, N.C. . . . The Titleist Performance Institute, which uses the Mental Golf Workshop Profile, is now available to AJGA members. For more info, go to www.ajga.org.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

AJGA
June 21-24 -- Dunlop Carolina Junior Championship, Green Valley CC, Greenville, S.C.
June 21-24 -- Las Vegas Founders Junior Golf Championship, Angel Park GC (Mountain Course), Las Vegas
June 21-24 -- Nike Golf Junior at Las Cruces, Picacho Hills CC, Las Cruces, N.M.
June 21-24 -- Fore!Kids Junior at TPC of Louisiana, New Orleans

CALLAWAY GOLF PGA JUNIOR SERIES
June 21-22 -- Eaglesticks Golf Club, Zanesville, Ohio

INDEPENDENT
June 21-23 -- Pepsi Little Peoples, Quincy, Ill.
June 21-24 -- Signal Mountain Invitational, Signal Mountain (Tenn.) G&CC
June 21-24 -- Hudson Junior Invitational, CC of Hudson (Ohio)
June 21-25 -- Texas-Oklahoma Junior, Wichita Falls, Texas
June 26-27 -- Mid Pines Invitational, Mid Pines CC, Southern Pines, N.C.

BOYS
1. Brian Harman 69.81
2. Zack Byrd 70.60
3. Webb Simpson 70.61
4. Randy Lowry 70.81
5. Rory Hie 71.09
6. Chris McCartin 71.21
7. Jarred Texter 71.30
8. Trent Leon 71.31
9. Jonathan Moore 71.35
10. Tim Schaetzel 71.42
11. Phillip Mollica 71.42
12. Matthew Swan 71.43
13. Jon McLean 71.44
14. Seung-Su Han 71.54
15. Patton Kizzire 71.60
16. Cameron Tringale 71.60
17. Jon Curran 71.61
18. Michael Schachner 71.62
19. Tim McKenney 71.62
20. Toby Ragland 71.65
21. Robert Riesen 71.69
22. Glenn Northcutt 71.73
23. Jordan Cox 71.89
24. Robert Gates Jr. 71.89
25. Philip Francis 72.00
- For complete rankings, visit www.golfweek.com/ juniorgolf/ratings/boys.asp

GIRLS
1. Paula Creamer 69.47
2. In-Bee Park 69.89
3. Julieta Granada 70.19
4. Morgan Pressel 71.11
5. Jennie Lee 71.69
6. Angela Park 71.83
7. Mallory Hetzel 71.87
8. Emma Cabrera-Bello 71.93
9. Brittany Lincicome 72.03
10. Azahara Munoz 72.06
11. Esther Choe 72.09
12. Amanda Blumenherst 72.60
13. Tiffany Joh 72.68
14. Sydney Burlison 72.89
15. Mina Harigae 73.24
16. Adriana Zwanck 73.52
17. Ki-Shui Liao 73.53
18. Jennifer Pandolfi 73.58
19. Taylor Leon 73.62
20. Catherina Wang 73.70
21. So-Hyun Park 74.13
22. Lauren Espinosa 74.34
23. Stephanie Kono 74.41
24. Stefanie Page 74.46
25. Tiffany Chudy 74.50
- For complete rankings, visit www.golfweek.com /juniorgolf/ratings/girls.asp

WINNERS'S MOVEMENT
Here is a list of last week's winners and their movement in the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index:

BOYS
FootJoy Boys Invitational -- Brian Harman (Remained No. 1)
AJGA Glenwild Junior -- Peter Ahn (197th to 144th)
Cleveland Golf/Joe Durant Southern Junior -- Matt Fast (292nd to 218th)
Southern Junior Championship -- Michael Smith (Not Ranked)
AJGA Windy City Junior -- Peter Gobis (Not Ranked)
Nike Golf Junior at Jacksonville -- Jake An (Not Ranked to 245th)
Callaway/PGA Jr. Series at Lochland Country Club -- John Hurley (Not Ranked)

GIRLS
Rolex Girls Junior Championship -- Julieta Granada (Remained No. 3)
AJGA Windy City Junior -- Jennifer Hong (45th to 35th)
Nike Golf Junior at Jacksonville -- Jennifer Adyorough (Not Ranked to 68th)
AJGA Glenwild Junior -- Shannon Yocum (Not Ranked)
Callaway/PGA Jr. Series at Lochland Country Club -- Darah Newell (Not Ranked)
SJGT Girls Junior Classic -- Lauren Darnell (Not Ranked)

RECRUITING CENTRAL
Here are some recruiting reminders for the upcoming 2004-05 year. The NCAA allows high-school seniors to accept expense-paid, official recruiting visits to college campuses beginning on the opening day of classes of the senior year. In Divisions I and II, prospects are limited to five official visits, and only one paid visit per institution.

NCAA Division III schools also are allowed one expense-paid visit per campus. However, there is no limit on the number of paid visits if initial enrollment is at a Division III college.

The NAIA has no limit on the number of recruiting visits a prospect may make.

- For more college recruiting information, visit the Ping American College Golf Guide at www.collegegolf.com/.

THIS WEEK IN GOLFWEEK
Check the June 26 issue of Golfweek for a hands-on look at TaylorMade's new r7 driver as well as complete coverage from the 104th U.S. Open.

POLL QUESTION
Only two players finished under par for the week and Sunday's final-round scoring average was 78.7 at the 104th U.S. Open. How would you rate Shinnecock Hills Golf Club as a major championship venue?

Have an interesting junior note to report, or know an interesting junior we can profile?
E-mail Golfweek scoreboard editor Graham Elliott at gelliott@golfweek.com.

Have a question about the Golfweek/Titleist Performance Index?
E-mail rankings@golfweek.com.