Team Georgia’s 30-foot eagle putt clinches victory on second playoff hole;
Team Utah finishes third over Team Virginia 8.5 – 3.5
Final Scoring | Championship Hub | Photos | Media Hub
FRISCO, Texas – On the second playoff hole between Team Georgia (Duluth) and Team Florida (Orlando) for the 2024 13u National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championship title, it all came down to an eagle putt on Hole No. 18 at PGA Frisco’s Fields Ranch West.
It was a 30-foot putt of a lifetime for Team Georgia’s Asher Sisk, 13. After his partner Addison Peeples, 13, missed, it was up to Sisk to drain the putt ahead of Team Florida’s Kiera Shavitranuruk, 12, and Jeremy Castellanos, 13, closer attempt. The Florida teammates missed their putts, clinching victory for Team Georgia.
“It’s just crazy,” said Sisk when interviewed by ESPN’s Michael Collins. “I’m still shaking.”
Team Georgia Coach Patrick McCrary, PGA Associate, who led 2017 and 2019 Georgia teams to PGA Jr. League Championship victories, was in just as much disbelief
“I’m a little speechless right now,” said McCrary. “That was such an incredible ending to what has been a remarkable week for these kids and families. It’s been an amazing experience overall, and for it to cap off with making that putt at the very end, it was just amazing.”
Peeples was confident in her playing partner all along.
“I was hoping he would make it,” she said. “I knew he probably would.”
Making the victory that much sweeter was the fact that Sisk’s step-dad, Team Georgia Assistant Coach David Potts, PGA, was there to see it unfold from the sidelines.
“Just watching them all week, I am so happy to be here,” said Potts. “Getting to know some of the families and the kids….they’re such good kids. Everybody here is. It was a wonderful week for us as a family, and I’m so proud of them.”
Team Florida grinded to earn their Championship berth, defeating No. 2 seed Team Utah (Lehi) 6.5 – 5.5 in the morning Semifinals, while No. 1 seed Team Georgia defeated No. 4 seed Team Virginia (Dulles) 8.5 – 3.5 to secure their spot. Team Florida battled back from a 5 – 2 deficit earlier in the Championship round against Team Georgia, ending the 9-hole final round 6 – 6 to force the first playoff hole, which ended deadlocked with birdies.
“We’re just excited to be here,” said Team Florida Coach Cori McAuliffe, LPGA, heading into the first playoff hole. “Congratulations to all the teams that made it. Utah was tough, everybody was tough. We love coming out here.”
In the third place match, Team Utah defeated Team Virginia 8.5 – 3.5. Team Virginia took fourth; Team Texas (Austin) in fifth; Team Ohio (Dublin) in sixth; Team Connecticut (Harwinton) in seventh; Team California (San Diego) in eighth; Team Illinois (Lemont) in ninth; Team Minnesota (Woodbury) in 10th; Team Pennsylvania (Sewickley) in 11th; and Team Kansas (Lenexa) in 12th.
The eight teams not competing in the Semifinals participated in the Fields Ranch Roundup, a 9-hole, two-person scramble. The Fields Ranch Roundup was captured by Beckett McLaughlin, 12, and Ava Frazier, 13, of Team Texas.
About the PGA of America
The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. For more information, visit PGA.com and follow us on X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About PGA Jr. League
PGA Jr. League brings families and friends together around fun, team golf experiences for kids ages 17 and under, with expert coaching from PGA Professionals. Visit PGAJrLeague.com for more information, and follow @PGAJrLeague on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
About Enterprise Holdings
Enterprise Holdings is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, carsharing, vanpooling, truck rental, luxury rental, retail car sales and vehicle subscription, as well as travel management and other transportation technology services and solutions, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Enterprise Holdings’ subsidiaries and franchisees, together with its affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management, manage a diverse fleet of 2.1 million vehicles through an integrated network of more than 10,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Holdings manages the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands.
Media Contacts:
Hayley Wilson, Alday PR, hayley@aldaypr.com
Greg Dillard, PGA of America, gdillard@pgahq.com
