Booth Takes Lead in PGA Junior
A birdie on the final hole helped Kellee Booth of Coto de Caza take a two-stroke lead Wednesday in the girls’ division of the PGA Junior Championship.
Booth birdied the par-5 18th hole at the PGA National Golf Club for a two-over 74 and a two-day total of 149, two strokes better than Julie Brand of Alder Creek, N.Y., who shot a one-under 71. Booth was three shots off the pace after Tuesday’s round.
Paul Hinkle of Costa Mesa shot a 78 for a 154 total in the boys’ division. He trails leader Chip Siron of Goldsboro, N.C., by eight shots.
Get our high school sports newsletter
Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.