The First Annual Junior Putting Event, hosted by the RMWGC and chaired by member Cheryl Berg, was held on Sunday, Aug. 5.  Thirty-three junior golfers participated. 

The theme of movie characters was carried out on 9 holes of the putting green.  Donated Leatherbys ice cream, Jelly Belly candy, Mother's Cookies and Coca Cola drinks were awarded each golfer after 18 holes were played. 

There was a chance to better the final  score by returning to the 9 holes and posting the lower of the two scores.  Several juniors had a hole-in-one and everyone improved their total score the second time around.  Most impressive was the junior's golf skills, their etiquette and overall conduct. 

A big Thank You! goes out to Head Pro Greg Corsaut and the pro shop staff, for their assistance in helping to make this a successful event.

Overall Boys Winner: Jon Law
Overall Girls Winner: Nicole Cruz

Boys 7 and under

1st Place: Nolan Covey
2nd Place: Roman Covey
3rd Place: Parker Faeth

Girls 7 and under

1st Place: Beah Cruz
2nd Place: Alexis Martin
3rd Place: Shelby Creech

Boys 8-9
1st Place: Davis Elgin
2nd Place: Michael Consulo
3rd Place: Max Creech

Girls 8-9
Kendall Doty
Nicole Consula

Boys 10-11
1st Place: Bret Elgin
2nd Place: Rynn Anderson
3rd Place Geno Mazzoni

Girls 10-11
Lauren Covey
Sarah Friedrich
Cheyenna Krox

Boys 12-Up
1st Place: Lanny Anturez
2nd Place: Jacob Wolhart

Girls 12-Up
1st Place: Danielle Covey
2nd Place: Shelby Faith

Congratulations to ALL of the participants and a big YAHOO! to the winners.

Noteworthy is Nicole Cruz's win in the First Tee of Sacramento 2-day tournament.  She took 1st Place in her age (13) bracket.  Beah Cruz qualified, in her age (7) bracket, for the National US Kids tournament to be played at Pinehurst, North Carolina.  Both Nicole and Beah are excellent representation to the potential of our young golfers at Rancho Murieta.  RMCC Pro Shop hosts the junior golf program.   It is great to see so many juniors on the course.

-- Nan Parquette, Publicity