Final Results - IJGT #RocktheSocks Open at Bulle Rock

The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) returned to Bulle Rock Golf Club April 13-14 for the #RocktheSocks Open. This magnificent Pete Dye designed course made this 36-hole two-day tournament a challenge for the 70 competitors. Elite junior golfers representing eight states, two countries, and Washington D.C., competed for national recognition and IJGT Merit Points.

In the Boys 15-19 Division, Zachary Melnick of Blue Bell, Pa., was three strokes behind KENTWOOL Lo-Pro Award winner Steve Cerbara of Langhorne, Pa., after carding a 5-over-par 77 on Saturday. Melnick's 11 pars and one birdie put him in a three-way tie for second place going into Sunday's final round.

Melnick started his final round off strong with five pars and one birdie, and made a push for the lead right from the beginning.

"I definitely came out aggressive," said Melnick. "The wind started to pick up a little bit so I had to pick and choose my shots."

The back nine of the Boys 15-19 Division came down to the wire with four players tied for first place going into the 18th hole. The very tricky par-4 No. 18 was one of the toughest holes of the weekend, with a challenging water hazard running through the left side of the fairway. Melnick sunk his putt for birdie, after a fantastic approach shot that ended up within 10 feet from the hole to capture his first IJGT title carding a weekend 9-over-par 153.

"It feels really good {to win}," said Melnick. "I had a top-10 finish at Hershey Links and I was feeling pretty confident."

Finishing just behind Melnick was Kevin Devine of Baltimore, Md., Walter Egloff of Chevy Chase, Md., and Cerbara all with a weekend score of 154.

In the Boys 14 & Under Division, James McHugh of Rye, N.Y., emerged victorious after a weekend of fantastic play. McHugh trailed first-round leader Evan Johnson of York, Pa., by three strokes heading into Sunday, after he carded a 7-over-par 79.

McHugh started his final round off with a bang with two birdies and five pars on the front nine. His momentum continued all the way to No. 18 with two more birdies on the back nine. McHugh's fantastic second-round 1-over-par 73 earned him the Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award and most importantly, the IJGT #RocktheSocks title.

"I definitely played a lot better in my final round," said McHugh. "I kept my ball on the fairway and made a lot of good putts."

McHugh finished the tournament carding a weekend 8-over-par 152.

Right behind McHugh was Gus Minkin of York, Pa., finishing the weekend with a 14-over-par 158. Rounding out the top 3 in the Boys 14 & Under Division was Nate Menon of Wyomissing, Pa., and Johnson who both carded a weekend 16-over-par 160.

Sophie Kitchen of Collingwood, Canada, led the Girls Division going into the final round after she carded a 9-over-par 81 on Saturday, which earned her KENTWOOL Lo-Pro honors. Kitchen's first round consisted of seven pars and one very impressive eagle on the challenging par-5 No. 8. Raphaella Kang of Bayside, N.Y., was close behind trailing Kitchen by just two strokes heading into Sunday.

Kitchen found herself trailing Kang after a rocky front nine, but she started to find her groove with seven pars on the back nine. Kitchen's solid back-nine play was just what she needed to earn her first IJGT title of the season after carding a weekend 19-over-par 163. She was awarded the Clazic Belts Low Final Round Award for carding a 10-over-par 82 on Sunday.

"I am very happy about coming out on top," said Kitchen. "I think this win is going to help me feel more confident heading into the rest of the season."

Finishing second was Kang scoring a 22-over-par 166 after two rounds. Taking third place in the Girls Division was Liza Freed of Alexandria, Va., carding a weekend 170.

The IJGT Northeast tour will head to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, Pa., for the Western Pa. Major April 20-21. To sign up for this event or any other IJGT event, visit www.IJGT.com/info or call 888.936.5327.

About the IJGT

The IJGT provides exceptional junior golfers with the opportunity to develop and showcase their competitive skills while setting high standards to preserve the traditions and integrity of the game. As a tour that operates primarily throughout the academic year, the IJGT hosts approximately 60 tournaments annually. In addition, the IJGT hosts three international events. Each event provides multi-day competition for junior golfers of all skill levels ages 9-19. Players representing 45 states and 43 countries around the world regularly compete in events at venues such as TPC Sawgrass, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Kiawah Island Resort, and Harbour Town Golf Links. Official partners of the IJGT include Bridgestone Golf, Quagmire Golf, KENTWOOL, CHAMP Spikes, Clazic Belts, AB Golf Designs, The First Tee, Sundog Eyewear morodZ, PURE Grips, and Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy.

To obtain more information about the IJGT, please visit www.IJGT.com/info or call 888.936.5327.

Havre de Grace, Md. - Final round results of the IJGT #RocktheSocks Open at Bulle Rock conducted by the International Junior Golf Tour completed April 14, 2013. Boys 15-19 Division: Gold Tees - 6813 yards, Par 72 (74.6/143). Boys 14 & Under Division: Blue Tees - 6241 yards, Par 72 (71.5/136) Girls Division: White Tees - 5931 yards, Par 72 (74.8/132).

Weather: Saturday: Sunny with temperatures in the low 60's with 5-10 mph winds
Sunday: Sunny with temperatures in the high 50's with 15-20 mph winds

International Junior Golf Tour
#RocktheSocks Open at Bulle Rock
Havre de Grace, Md.
April 13-14, 2013

Boys 15-19 Division - (Gold Tees): 6,813 Yards, Par 72
1. Zachary Melnick, Blue Bell, PA *77-76--153
2. Kevin Devine, Baltimore, MD *79-75--154
2. Walter Egloff, Chevy Chase, MD *79-75--154
2. Steve Cerbara, Langhorne, PA *74-80--154
5. Matthew Cleary, Greenville, DE *77-78--155
6. Ezekiel Zhao, Annapolis, MD *80-78--158
6. Josh Rinehart, York, PA, *79-79--158
6. Anthony Sebastianelli, Clarks Summit, PA *77-81--158
9. Johnson Ko, Manhasset, NY *78-81--159
10. Matthew Pulgini, Middletown, DE *77-84--161
11. Joe Tigani, Hockessin, DE *84-79--163
11. Trey Croney, Haverford, PA *83-80--163
11. Ethan Heller, Media, PA *79-84--163
11. Bryce Johnson, Oakton, VA *80-83--163
11. Robbie Hickok, Washington, DC *77-86--163
16. Brendan Bacskai, Berwyn, PA *79-85--164
17. Ryan Rucinski, Wilmington, DE *83-82--165
17. Andrew Barth, Bethesda, MD *82-83--165
17. Ben Litt, Moorestown, NJ *82-83--165
17. Liam Murphy, Hockessin, DE *82-83--165
21. Michael Lamond, West Chester, PA *82-84--166
21. Eric Hall, Harwood, MD *81-85--166
23. Jack Klein, Bethesda, MD *84-83--167
24. Phillip Colevas, Rockville, MD *86-84--170
24. Ethan Means, Landenberg, PA *80-90--170
24. Hunter Lee, Great Neck, NY *79-91--170
27. Edward Owen, Baltimore, MD *83-88--171
28. John Foley, Limerick, PA *83-89--172
29. Jack Maresca, Rye, NY *81-92--173
30. Joseph Dorsch, West Friendship, MD *86-88--174
30. Ryan Cleary, Greenville, DE *81-93--174
32. Bobby Firth, Jenkintown, PA *86-89--175
32. Michael Bushman, North Potomac, MD *94-81--175
34. Bruce Kozel, Annapolis, MD *83-93--176
35. Brandan Bree, Kennett Square, PA *89-89--178
35. Joshua Jacobs, Kensington, MD *91-87--178
37. Michael Szipszky, Newtown Square, PA *88-91--179
38. Drew Petri, New Hope, PA *93-87--180
39. Griffin Colvin, Media, PA *94-87--181
39. Brad Holzer, Rye, NY *93-88--181
41. Kyle Kost, New Hope, PA *89-93--182
42. Victor Adamson, Silver Spring, MD *89-94--183
43. Jacob Simmons, Cambridge, MD *94-90--184
44. Ryan Brennan, Media, PA *101-99--200

DID NOT FINISH

David A. Sinisi, Harrisburg, PA *100-JWD

Boys 14 & Under Division - (Blue Tees): 6,241 Yards, Par 72
1. James McHugh, Rye, NY *79-73--152
2. Gus Minkin, York, PA *81-77--158
3. Nate Menon, Wyomissing, PA *80-80--160
3. Evan Johnson, York, PA *76-84--160
5. Ben Reichert, East Amherst, NY *79-82--161
6. William Sheedy, Washington, DC *90-75--165
7. Cole Gibson, Chevy Chase, MD *84-83--167
7. Taso Scilaris, Bethesda, MD *81-86--167
9. Will Rand, Irvington, NY *83-90--173
10. Brett Levenstein, Olney, MD *90-86--176
11. Joseph Parrini, York, PA *85-94--179
12. Ford Bennett, Owings Mills, MD *97-97--194

DID NOT FINISH

Daniel Bastian, Media, PA *DQ (Rule 6-3a)

Girls Division - (White Tees): 5,931 Yards, Par 72
1. Sophie Kitchen, Collingwood, Canada *81-82--163
2. Raphaella Kang, Bayside, NY *83-83--166
3. Liza Freed, Alexandria, VA *81-89--170
4. Alessandra Ricigliano, Scarsdale, NY *83-90--173
5. Haley Bookholdt, Columbus, NJ *86-90--176
5. Linda Wang, Fresh Meadows, NY *86-90--176
7. Sam Leite, Camden, DE *87-91--178
7. Mary Bryan Owen, Baltimore, MD *85-93--178
9. Carley Hopton, Madison, NJ *88-92--180
10. Amanda Meyers, North Potomac, MD *95-86--181
11. Alison Snakard, Collegeville, PA *92-92--184
12. Kate Evanko, West Chester, PA *92-96--188