By Marla Jones, Sports Editor
GADSDEN, Ala.—Fort Payne junior Ellie Kate Patterson recently won the Alabama Junior Golf Championship at the Gadsden Country Club in Gadsden, Alabama.
Patterson shot a 75 on the par-71 course and was placed in the leader group on the first day of the tournament. On the second day of the tournament, Patterson shot a 73 and dominated the eleven golfers for the win.
Patterson has been very busy over the summer. She has competed in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tournament in Murfreesboro, Tn on June 18-19. On July 16-17, she played the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at the University of Georgia Golf Course in Athens, Ga. Out of 40 competitors, Patterson placed eighth in the tournament.
Earlier in the year, Patterson played in the North-South Junior Amateur Tournament at Pinehurst, North Carolina. Her recent win at the American Junior Golf Championship will ensure that she will be a competitor in the North-South Tournament again next year. Pinehurst boasts more golf championships than any other golf course in the nation.
“I am so proud to be able to go back to Pinehurst next year” said Ellie Kate Patterson. “I will focus on making it back to State with the Fort Payne High School Golf team and play extra tournaments on the weekends. ”
When asked about her future plans, Patterson said “I want to start touring colleges in the South and hopefully I will be offered a scholarship.” College coaches are not allowed to make contact with potential players until September but several coaches have been present at Patterson’s latest tournaments.
Southern Torch wishes Ellie Kate the best of luck and we look forward to her bright future.
