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Stevens Park GC
At his third tournament, at Stevens Park, Kyle was actually tied for first place
after 9 holes and would have his first playoff. Since it was for first place, the boys would have to go out on the course. Kyle
and Ryan remained tied after the first hole. Kyle birdied the 2nd hole and came away with his first Blue Ribbon.
The interesting thing was, that back then - Kyle didn't really comprehend the difference in places. He went out
- he golfed - he got a prize. For him - all was great.
| Stevens Park June 2005 |
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| Kyle's wins his first US Kids Tournament on his second playoff hole. |
US Kids State Championship Canyon Creek CC Boys 6 & Under
Then came the US Kids State Tournament, now referred to as the World Qualifier.
In 2005, it was held at Canyon Creek and for Kyle - it was his biggest tournament yet, with the most kids he'd ever competed
against at one time. Fortunately, he had an early morning tee off, because the weather was really heating up.
We were totally excited when Kyle shot a 40 and came away with 2nd place and the possiblity of an invitation to the US Kids
World Championship in July.
| State Championship June 2005 |
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| Jeffrey 4th; Kyle 2nd; Will 5th; Ryan 1st; Stuart 3rd |
Hackberry Creek
Back to the Local Tour. Next was Hackberry Creek and Kyle took 2nd with a 42.
Brookhaven brought another win with a 38 and then Tenison Park, second with another 38.
| Hackberry Creek July 2005 |
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| All smiles despite the summer heat. |
Brookhaven CC - President's Course
| Brookhaven Country Club July 2005 |
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| A blue ribbon and a congratulatory handshake for 1st Place |
Tenison Park GC
| Tenison Park July 2005 |
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| Nat - Kyle - Ryan |
The end of July brought a tournament at Prestonwood, where Kyle finished 3rd
with a 46. The next day, he and Paul were off to Williamsburg, W. Virginia. Kyle was given an exemption to the
US Kids World Championship based on his exemplary play and took only his 2nd airplane ride ever to get there. With record-setting
blazing hot temperatures, followed by rain, Kyle participated in his first 3 day tournament.
The first day, he
shot a 44. Paul said Kyle was most disappointed that he didn't get a medal and helped him understand that prizes were
given after all three days. The second day he shot one of the 10 lowest scores in his division, a 38, guaranteeing him
an award. The third day he shot a 41 and finished tied for 15th overall in a field of over 70 golfers from around the
world. In fact, he was the highest ranked 5 year old in the competition. All the golfers ahead of him were moving
on to the 7 year old division, so we were extra proud of Kyle.
US
Kids Summer Tour Championship Boys 6 & Under Stonebriar GC
| 2005 Tour Championship |
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| Sean 5th; Nat 4th; Cade 3rd; Kyle 2nd; Ryan 1st. Brian Mahon Tour Director |
Coming back to Dallas, with only 1 day rest, he then went to Stone Briar Country Club
for the 2 day Tour Championship. On the first day he shot a 37. That night, he and Paul set a goal for day 2:
to birdie every hole. Kyle was in 2nd place in the point standings, only 5 points behind the leader. The tour
championship would determine to Player of the Year. Incredibly - Kyle was on his way to his best round ever, until the
last hole and an errant tee shot sailed left. He still finished with his best ever score in competition - a 33.
He was 2nd for the championship and 2nd for the tour. He was the only 5 y o in the top 5: Nat, Sean, Cade and Ryan
would be moving up to Boys 7 next summer. Best yet - his exemplary play qualified him for an invitation to the
US Kids Regional Jekyll Island Cup to be held in February 2006. All in all - a very exciting summer.
| Season Finale StoneBriar 2005 |
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| Paul and Kyle display the season's last trophies for US Kids |
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