Hank Haney IJGA Students Shine at Golfweek West Coast Invitational

Golfweek West Coast Junior Invitational

January 14-15, 2012

Ten Hank Haney IJGA Students Competed for 

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No surprise to see many Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy students competing in the Golfweek West Coast Junior Invitational this past weekend at Whirlwind Country Club in Chandler, Arizona. Ten Hank Haney IJGA students flew to Arizona to compete in the two-day invitational tournament. The tournament began with practice rounds on Thursday and Friday and tournament rounds Saturday and Sunday. Coming off Holiday break, the students were ready to get back into competition and the scores showed this to be true.

Matt Cheng, sophomore at the Hank Haney IJGA, proved he is a fierce contender firing an opening round 68. Mickey Werenski shined through with an opening round 72. In the Girls Division, Moyu Sasaki came on strong in the first round, posting a 73. Ayaka Nakayama was not far behind, opening her first round with a 76. 

The first day didn't hold all of the excitement, as the second round proved to be an exciting final round.

Matthew Rushton posted a final round 2-under par 70 to boost him into the top 15. Ben Dietrich was right there with him shooting a 2-under par 70, which put him in a tie for 14th place. 

Final Results:

Matt Rushton: 74-70-144

Ben Dietrich: 75-70-145

Matt Cheng: 68-78- 146

Raimondo Franchi: 76-72- 148

Andrea DeBono: 75-74- 149

Shota Ozaki: 76-75- 151

Mickey Werenski: 72-79- 151

Girls Division:

Moyu Sasaki: 73-75- 148

Ayaka Nakayama: 76-73 149

Nicole Okada: 83-80- 163