Headline: Defending Champion Nick McLaughlin Looks Forward to Capturing Back-to-Back Titles at the 2010 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship
For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010
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Nick McLaughlin is looking to become only the eighth in event history to capture back-to-back Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship titles. |
Foxborough, MA – The time has come for some of the state's top junior amateurs to vie for the 2010 Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship title.
This year's highly-anticipated event — which features Junior, Pre-Junior and Boys Divisions — will take place at Foxborough Country Club beginning on Tuesday, July 27 (see complete schedule below).
Looking to become the first player since Antonio Grillo (2006, 2007) and only the eighth in event history to capture back-to-back titles is Nick McLaughlin (Far Corner GC).
One year ago, McLaughlin — at the age of 15 — posted a three-day total of 6-over par 222 to become only the third Pre Junior Division player in 17 years to capture the overall title. James Driscoll, the two-time Massachusetts Amateur Champion who is now competing on the PGA Tour, accomplished that feat in 1993 while Nat Hoopes following suite in 1996.
McLaughlin will need to bring his best game to Foxborough as this year's field is loaded with impressive talent.
Important Championship Reminder... there were several schedule and divisional changes made to this years Massachusetts Junior Amateur Championship. Here is a complete schedule for both divisions.
2010 Junior Division Schedule — 54 Holes
The Field is limited to 120 players in the Junior Division.
Tuesday, July 27
First Round, 18 Holes.
Wednesday, July 28
Second Round, 18 Holes.
The 50 lowest scorers and ties in the Junior Division conti nue play on Thursday, July 29.
**If there are no 14-15 year old competitors who fall within the 50 lowest scorers and ties in the Junior Division, the Pre-Junior Champion will be determined based on the 36-hole scores. In the event of a tie, Co-Champions will be designated.
Thursday, July 29
Final Round, 18 Holes.
The MGA Junior Amateur Champion will be the low scorer for 54 holes from the Junior Division (14-17). Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
2010 Boys Division Schedule — 36 Holes
The Field is limited to 30 players in the Boys Division.
Wednesday, July 28
First Round, 18 Holes.
The 10 lowest scorers and ties in the Boys Division conti nue play on Thursday, July 29.
Thursday, July 29
Final Round, 18 Holes.
The MGA Boys Division Champion (13 & under) will be the low scorer for 36 holes. Any tie for first place will be decided immediately by a hole-by-hole playoff.
