After a solid shot on the fairway, Asia Krupka receives some praise from her teammates. She then reveals an interesting and, based on her confident shot moments ago, surprising fact.
"This is my first time playing in a golf tournament," she said.
She wasn't alone. The 32nd Annual Parent-Child Golf Tournament at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Club on Aug. 30 attracted dozens of young golfers, some of whom were playing golf for the first time. There were some, however, who were already competing with their parents for the best outcome on the scorecard.
In total, 45 teams played nine holes, which was followed by lunch and an awards ceremony.
"All the kids get a trophy," said Eldon Rondeau, who's been an avid supporter of junior golf at Woodlawn for many years. "The smallest kid gets the biggest trophy ... I've had parents tell me their kid took it to bed with them."
The tournament has attracted hundreds of families over the years. The turnout this year was good, but according to Rondeau, the number of teams participating in past years reached 106. Kids who've played in the tournament many years ago have grown up and are now bringing their own children to the event.
"(The tournament) is just a great way to promote junior golf," he said. "We encourage the young golfers to come out, a lot of golf courses don't do that. We give them a block of time every Wednesday … and we make them feel welcome."
In the Mother-Daughter Junior Division, the champion was Graceigh-Mae Sullivan with a net score of 42. Second place went to Kora Dowhanuik with Mya Flaman placing third.
The champion of the Mother-Son Junior Division was Talan Howie with a score of 61. Finishing second was Leo Mitchell with a 67, followed by Alex Krupka with a 73.
Mykenna Driedger placed first in the Father-Daughter Junior Division with a score of 44. Tied for second place were Gracecin Biette and Ella Cozac with scores of 51.
Cruz Symons won the Father-Son Junior Division with a score of 44. Second place went to Jayden Chernoff with 47, and third place to Aiden Turner with 48.
In the Mother-Daughter Senior Division, the champion was Maddie Hortness with a 43, followed by Bailey Farr with a 51.
Drew Fenwick was the winner of the Mother-Son Senior Division with 43.
The champion of the Father-Daughter Senior Division was Carleith McKenzie with a 43, followed by Brynn Kuntz with a 53.
Kaiden Tuchscherer was the winner of the Father-Son Senior Division shooting 40, which was also good for the overall championship. Second place went to Chase Gedak, with Josh Fenwick finishing third.
