TOURNAMENT RECAPS

* IJGT at Seaview Marriott Resort, Galloway, N.J.

Steven Ransom of Cape May, N.J., and Marina Alex of Wayne, N.J. captured the boys and girls titles, respectively, Oct. 26 at the International Junior Golf Tour's IJGT at Seaview.

Ransom, a student at the International Junior Golf Academy who started the final round three shots off the lead, posted four birdies and two bogeys for a 69 and the victory. Christopher Gold of Haddonfield, N.J., posted back-to-back 72s to finish alone in second.

In the boys 13-15 division, Jonathan Zorn of Monkton, Md., posted two solid rounds of 75-74 for a one-stroke victory over David Brown of Oxford, N.J. Robert Galbreath of Huntingdon Valley, Penn., captured the boys 12 and under division by four strokes.

Alex shot a final-round 71 to claim the girls division. Nannette Hill of Pelham Manor, N.Y., closed with 74 to finish alone in second. Christine Shimel of Kennett Square, Penn., the first round leader, posted rounds of 79-78 to round out the top three.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/amateur/

* IJGT at ChampionsGate, Orlando, Fla.

Rasmus Nielsen's final round at the IJGT at ChampionsGate Oct. 19 wasn't nearly as exciting as his opening performance, but it proved enough to earn the Dane his first American title.

The 16-year-old carded a 3-under 69 in Round 1 on the challenging International Course thanks to a solid short game. Nielsen chipped in for eagle and birdie on his opening nine, and went on to record three additional birdies to build a one-stroke lead.

In the second round, Nielsen also posted four birdies en route to 71, winning the boys 16-19 division by three strokes. Cornelius Carroll (71) and George Gandranata (73) finished tied for second at 1-under 143.

Marissa Sprick, 17 from Windermere, Fla., shot 77 to win the girls division by one stroke.
- For complete results, visit www.g olfweek.com/articles/2003/juniorgolf/boys/36258.asp

* FCWT at Purdue University Kampen, West Lafayette, Ind.

Amber Lindgren held off 2002 champion Jackie Desmond to take the girls division title at the Kampen Course Oct. 19. Lindgren finished with a 159 total, while Lindgren had a 162 total.

Lauren Showers and Holly Niederkohr tied for third at 164.

Alex Zega shot rounds of 71-74 to win the boys 16-18 division. Zega finished three in front of Scott Schleiffarth and Brandon Jones. The boys 13-15 division was won by Jeremy Kom, who shot a pair of 76s. Bo Hoag finished five back at 157.
- For complete results, visit www.golfweek.com/juniorgolf/

Baldry: Falathova strives
to be first Slovakian star

It seemed only fitting that the IJGT chose ChampionsGate's International Course to host its event last weekend. Glancing down the list of participants, one couldn't help but notice the number of countries represented in the field. Denmark, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan and France to name a few.

Having spent two years playing college golf with a talented teammate from the Czech Republic, my gaze lingered on the name Veronika Falathova. I decided it was time to learn how the other half lived. The half from Slovakia that is.
- For more, visit www. golfweek.com/articles/2003/juniorgolf/girls/36266.asp

NEWS AND NOTES

* The American Junior Golf Association announced its 2003 HP Scholastic Junior All-America Team Oct. 27.

The 20-player All-American squad (10 boys, 10 girls) were selected based on grade-point average, class rank, leadership in the classroom and community, golf ability and writing skills.

The All-American team will be honored next month at the Polo Golf Junior All-America Awards Banquet at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla.
- For more, visit w ww.ajga.org/Rankings/ScholasticTeams/2003ScholasticTeam.asp

* The Americans expected to win, but after the Spirit International Amateur was over even they were surprised with their performance over 72 holes at Whispering Pines Golf Club.

The U.S. swept all three team titles -- men's team, women's team and overall -- at the biennial event that brings together two women and two men from 24 countries in a combined better-ball format.

''They are four outstanding players but they really performed beyond everyone's expectations,'' U.S. captain Duke Butler said. ''They are talented young players who were not to be denied this week.''
- For more, visit www.gol fweek.com/articles/2003/amateur/world/36244.asp

* The Golf Channel's Drive, Chip & Putt Junior Golf Skills Competition National Championship was held Oct. 25 at Falcon's Fire Golf Club and Connor Maguet, Al Jennings III and Drew Doan were crowned national champions.

Age 7-8
1. Connor Maguet, 8, Corbin, Ky.
2. Juan "Papito" Gonzalez, 8, Edinburg, Texas
3. Oliver Dobon, 8, Wood Dale, Ill.

Age 9-10
1. Al Jennings III, 10, Fort Wayne, Ind.
2. Matthew Negri, 9, El Cajon, Calif.
3. Larry Han, 9, Raleigh, N.C.

Age 11-12
1. Drew Doan, 12, Greer, S.C.
2. Nara Shin, 12, Chula Vista, Calif.
3. D.J. Janolo, 12, Kissimmee, Fla.

* Short Shots: Greg Hostetter, a junior from Leola, Pa., went wire-to-wire to win the FCWT Nittany Lion Junior Golf Challenge, while Kasi Lee won the girls division. Patrick Murphy from Glencoe, Ill., shot a final-round 66 to win the Fighting Irish Junior Golf Shootout, while Jessica Hauser, a junior from Hartland, Wis., shot a closing 74 to take the girls division. . . . The AJGA is now accepting first-time and renewal memberships online for the 2004 season. Visit www.ajga.org or call 877-373-2542 for more information. . . . The Southeastern Junior Golf Tour is accepting membership applications. Visit www.sjgt.com for more information.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

FCWT
Nov. 1-2 -- Far Oaks Golf Club, Caseyville, Ill.
Nov. 1- 2 -- New Seabury Dunes Course, Mashpee, Mass.
Nov. 8-9 -- Bermuda Run Country Club, Bermuda Run, N.C.
Nov. 8-9 -- Seaview Marriott, Absecon, N.J.

IJGT
Oct. 31- Nov. 2 -- Sandpiper Resort, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Nov. 7-9 -- Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Va.
Nov. 7-9 -- Chardonnay Golf Club, Napa, Calif.

RECRUITING CENTRAL

The best time to register for the NCAA Clearinghouse is after junior-year grades are posted to a students transcript. The NCAA has made the following regulation interpretations concerning transcripts after initial registration.

Any change of grade related to core-course work completed in grades 9-11 must be reflected on the final (after graduation) transcript received by the Clearinghouse. Any grade change related to course work in grade 12, after the Clearinghouse receives the final transcript, may be reviewed only through the submission of an initial-eligibility waiver.

Generally, only courses completed in grades 9-12 may be used to satisfy core-course curriculum requirements. However, if a student-athlete would be certified based on the inclusion of core courses completed in the eighth grade, an NCAA member institution may request the Clearinghouse include such courses as core units.

In evaluating pass/fail courses, the Clearinghouse may assign the lowest passing grade the high school would assign for a pass/fail course.

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

THIS WEEK IN GOLFWEEK
Check the Nov. 8 issue of Golfweek for season-ending reviews from the LPGA, Nationwide and Champions tours.

POLL QUESTION
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