Mady Savary of Franklin secured a 12-stroke victory at the New Hampshire Golf Association’s Girls Junior Amateur Championship at the Mount Washington Resort Golf Course. Savary finished with a three-round total of 5-under-par 211, leading runner-up Josie LeFebvre. On the boys’ side, Concord High’s Zach Nelson finished third, trailing champion Grey Gagnon by eight strokes.
How did Mady Savary dominate the tournament field?
Savary established her lead early, carrying a six-stroke advantage into the second day of play. According to the New Hampshire Golf Association (NHGA) results, she maintained consistency throughout the three-round event. Her performance included back-to-back scores of 3-under 69 in the first two rounds.
The path to victory was not without challenges. Savary opened her final round with a bogey and a double bogey. “I started off not that great, but I just tried to keep calm,” Savary said. She credited her recovery to advice from her coach, who reminded her to focus on the remaining holes rather than individual mistakes. She eventually finished at 5-under-par 211.
What defined the boys’ championship leaderboard?
Grey Gagnon emerged as the boys’ champion with a total score of 13-under 203. His performance stood out as the benchmark for the tournament, finishing eight strokes ahead of third-place finisher Zach Nelson.
Nelson, a rising senior at Concord High, mounted a significant comeback during the final round. After sitting in ninth place following an opening 1-over 73, he improved his standing by three spots over the final two days. His final round featured a 4-under 68, which secured him a podium finish. Despite this surge, he remained four strokes ahead of fourth place but could not close the gap on Gagnon’s lead.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the NHGA girls’ junior amateur championship?
Mady Savary of Franklin won the championship with a three-round score of 5-under-par 211.
How many strokes did Mady Savary win by?
Savary finished 12 strokes ahead of runner-up Josie LeFebvre.
Who placed first in the boys’ championship?
Grey Gagnon finished as the champion with a 13-under 203.
How did Zach Nelson perform in the final round?
Nelson shot a 4-under 68 in the final round, moving into third place overall.
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