The Richmond Register

July 9, 2009

Emerson wins Kentucky Junior Amateur


Eastern Kentucky University golfer April Emerson won her division of the Kentucky Junior Amateur Thursday at Bardston Country Club.

Emerson finished with a one-over par after shooting a one-under par 71 on the final day of play.

Emerson was in third place after the first day, but Kelsey Burrell, who had shot a 71 on the first day, finished with a four-over par on the second day and Allison Hancock, who only led Emerson by a shot, went seven-over on the final day.

Richmond’s Breyanne Bannister finished in sole possession of 21st place in the 13-15-year-old division of the Kentucky Junior Amateur Tournament. Bannister shot 10 strokes better than the first day and finished with a 58-over par 202.

The results of the boys Kentucky Junior Amateur were not available at time of press.