Big Week in Golf, Golf Honors, and Hunting.

This was a big week for Gary III in sports.

Today he finished tied for first in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour Tournament of Champions at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida, shooting the second low round of the day with 71 to go along with his opening round of 74 yesterday. He had one birdie (the first hole) and two boggies for the day to finish one over par. He lost in a sudden death playoff to claim second trophy. Here's the website: http://hjgt.cmiregistration.com/saddleresults.aspx

This tournament had a field of top players as points accumulation or a tournament win over the last year were required for an invitation. Several international players and several from elite golf programs were in the field making this tournament a severe test. I guess Gary's work, his Dad's instruction, his Mom's management, and grandparent cheering are doing quite nicely!

Also today the Tampa Bay Tribune and the St. Pete Times Newspapers each named their all county golf teams. Gary, only a sophomore, was named first team all county by each newspaper.

Here's the Tampa Tribune writeup: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/07/sp-tribunes-golf-teams-all-hillsborough-county/sports-prepsports/

And here is the St. Pete Times writeup: http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2008/PDFs/ALL_COUNTY_FALL/hil_boysgolf.pdf

Early this week Gary and his Dad traveled to Pennsylvania to the family farm for deer hunting. Gary shot a very nice six point buck; his fourth buck in five years of hunting.