Remember this name: Stewart Dula.
He is only 12 years old but already, he is making a name for himself at the Country Club of Salisbury.
Not only did Dula win his age division in the recent Junior Club Championship, he won the whole thing.
The rising seventh grader shot a sparkling 77, shooting a 2-over 37 on the front side.
Although there is no documentation to verify the ages of prior junior club champions, head pro Toby Lawson believes Dula could be the youngest player to win the club title here.
Lawson feels that Dula has a bright future ahead of him both on the course and off. He is also quite active with the Boy Scouts.
“Stewart is quite dedicated to the game, arriving daily at the club to practice all aspects of his game,” said Lawson. “So his winning round was greatly earned and well-deserved.”’
Dula is playing in Europe currently as part of the People-to-People program.
The 12-13 group was strong. Second-place finisher Will Collins shot 83 to place second. His score was the fourth lowest of the tournament.
Other top finishers:
16-17 age group: Sam Saunders 79; Beau Blair 88.
14-15: Edwin Hall 79; Evan Waller 91.
10-11 (9 holes): Harrison Gray 47; Jay Duke 49; Johnny Kyger 50.
9-under (9 holes): Carson Herndon 52; Roy Dixon 53.
9-under (6 holes): Alex Nianouris 32; Chad Haskins 33; James Kyger 33.
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CC DATES:Upcoming events at the Country Club:
July 31: Junior Member-Member.
Aug. 5: Parent-Child.
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ACES: McCanless golf club has seen two recent holes-in-one.
On June 27, Dale Perry used a 5-wood to ace the 180-yard 15th hole. He was playing with Johnny Walker and Chris Davis.
On July 15, Eric Shepherd aced No. 9, a 135-yard par-three with a 5-wood. Watching were Michael Lefko, Caleb Kluttz and Rusty
Misenheimer.
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BOST IS EVERYWHERE: If there’s a women’s golf tournament around here, Avice Bost must be entered — and winning.
She was part of the front nine winning team in a July 7 tournament at Corbin Hills, along with Virginia Saintsing, Marian Harter and D.J. Whitfield.
Mary Seaford, Eloise Teeter, Ruth Meade, Blanche Meade and Karla Swanson were the overall winners.
The back nine winners were Jean Wray, Louise Walser, Mary Ann Martinelli and Majorie Karabatsos.
At Ladies Day at the Country Club, Bost, Nancy Erb and Meade won with a best ball score of 58.
Shooting 59s was the team of Camille Reische, Betty Jean Brillard and Pat McGuire. That team was matched by Elizabeth Mayrand, Dot Errante and Louise
Walser.
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WARRIOR CHAMPIONSHIP:The championship of the Warrior Golf Club will be decided next week.
Todd Johnson will be shooting for his second straight title. He edged Rick Houston in the finals last year.
The field will be flighted after the first round. The entry deadline is Monday.
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CIVITAN CLASSIC:The 26th annual Civitan Classic Saturday at Corbin Hills Club.
A field of 32 teams are expected for the captain’s choice event. The entry fee is $40. The entry deadline is Monday. Proceeds will be used to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities in Rowan County. The Classic has raised over $200,000 for that purpose.
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TWO-MAN MULLIGAN: The Summer Two-Man Mulligan will be played Aug. 4 at Corbin Hills Club. The first 64 entries will be accepted. Teams may enter at the Corbin Hills pro shop. Teams will be flighted after the first round.
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Contact Ronnie Gallagher at 704-797-4256 or rgallagher@salisburypost.com
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