The REPORTER
Noblesville’s Jackson Umthum is on top of the leaderboard at the Indiana Junior Boys PGA Championship.
The recent Noblesville graduate scored a five under par 67 to lead the field after the first day of the two-day tournament, which is taking place at Rock Hollow Golf Course in Peru. Umthum made six birdies in his round and holds a one-stroke advantage over a three-way tie for second place.
Carmel incoming junior Alex Gardner is tied for fifth place after the first round with a three under par 69. Gardner finished his round with an eagle on the 18th hole, this after making three birdies during his round.
Thomas Klinker, an incoming Fishers senior, carded a two under par 70 to place himself in a four-way tie for seventh. Klinker’s round included two birdies.
Here is a list of top area scores from Day 1. The 36-hole tournament finishes tomorrow.
- Jackson Umthum, Noblesville 67, T5. Alex Gardner, Carmel 69, T7. Thomas Klinker, Fishers 70, T11. Eli Wessel, Indianapolis 71, T18. Lance Decker, Noblesville 72; Ryan Cesare, Westfield 72, T24. Elijah Lemmon, McCordsville 73; Tyler Marucci, Noblesville 73, T31. Brayden Worthington, Westfield 74, T37. Preston Roberts, Carmel 75; Ben Miller, Fishers 75; Mattingly Upchurch, Fishers 75, T46. Alex Dunham, Noblesville 76, T49. Patrick Wolf, Carmel 77; Jaxon Henegar, Noblesville 77; Owen Schuitema, Carmel 77, T62. Mitchell Keene, Westfield 79; Zane Corley, Noblesville 79; Gabe Berglund, Carmel 79; Gavin Davis, Fishers 79; Brady Wagner, McCordsville 79, T69. Jackson Mahan, Noblesville 80; David Connery, Carmel 80; Dustin Turpin, Noblesville 80.