Kudos For Kids

Kyle Cox Returned to Pinehurst and takes 2nd place in US Kids World Championship.

Kyle Cox, 10, returned to Pinehurst to compete in his 6th US Kids World Championship. His record in the World Championship is one of the best. Just 2 months after turning 5, Kyle competed in the Boys 6 and Under division and was 15th - and it was the highest finish for all 5 year olds competing. The following year, now 6, he won his first World Championship title - less than 2 years after his very first golf tournament.

As a 7 year old, he placed 10th and the following year he was 2nd in the Boys 8 division. In 2009, the 9 year olds played 18 holes each day and Kyle won his second World Championship title. He was the only one in his division to have 2 rounds in the 60's.

This year, only Kyle and the winner, Brian Terlesky from Ohio were the only 2 in their division to have rounds in the 60's and only 4 others were able to break par in any of the 3 rounds. Kyle finished only 2 shots behind Brian and was 9 shots ahead of 3rd place finisher Harrison from South Carolina.

Coach Suckki Jang works with Kyle and his father, Paul, and together they have helped Kyle have the winningest US Kids World Championship record in his age group with 2 wins, 2 second place finishes, a top 10 and a top 15. Coach Jang's teaching methods, combined with swing analysis and a scholarship to the Hank Haney Ranch has helped Kyle continue to grow and improve. Coach Jang's vision for Kyle's golfing future is exciting and his support for Kyle has been tremendously rewarding.

Kyle has a lifetime exemption at the World Championship and he has just 2 more years and 2 more chances to add to his winning record.

Wyatt Robson, age 13, finishes Top 5 at AJGA Scissortail Junior Open Championship at Tulsa, OK.

Ada, Oklahoma native Wyatt Robson, who trains at the Hank Haney Golf Ranch under Director Instructor Sukki Jang, finished in 5th place at the AJGA Scissortail Junior Open championship held August 3-6, 2009, at the Golf Club of Oklahoma. Wyatt's final score for the tournament was 75-71-76, totaling 222 for the event. With this finish, he receives a full exemption to all AJGA Open Championships until he turns
18 years old.

Congratulations, Wyatt!

Kyle Cox, 9, becomes Two-Time World Champion for US Kids Golf at Pinehurst.

Kyle Cox returned to Pinehurst, North Carolina, to compete in his 5th World Championship. He had won the Boys 6 in 2006 and came close last year with 2nd place. Now that he would be playing 18 holes each day and the longer distances, he was ready to reclaim the title. Playing at the beautiful Pinehurst No. 8 course, Kyle shot an opening round of 76 and was just 4 shots off the lead. On the second round, Kyle fired off a 69 and was one of only 2 golfers to shoot under par for the first two days. His second round score put him just 1 shot off the lead entering the final round.

On the last day, Kyle shot a 68 to reclaim the title of World Champion, by beating last year's winner Trent Phillips. Kyle was the only 9 year old in a field of 143 from all over the world, to shoot two rounds in the 60's. Kyle is trained by Coach Sukki Jang, director of teaching at Hank Haney's Vista Ridge Golf Ranch.

Mark Reppe Takes Second at the Azalea Trail Junior Golf Classic
Mark Reppe shot 39-38 to finish second in the 7-9 division of the Azalea Trail Junior Golf Classic.

Kyle Cox wins US Kids Local Tour Championship

The final event of the US Kids Local Winter tour was held at the Brookhaven Country Club and for the first time, we got to play the front 9 of the President's course.

On a chilly, windy afternoon, Kyle shot a 38 to remain undefeated in the Boys 8 division and was named Player of the Year in that same age group. Kyle is coached by Sukki Jang at the Hank Haney Golf Ranch at Vista Ridge.

Tour director Kevin Johnson has done a fabulous job bringing in lots of new faces to this tour. The summer schedule is set and can be found at www.uskidsgolf.com