Savannah's River Hood posted a remarkable second-round score of 3-under par 69 and finished 5th in the Boys 9 age group at the US Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup played March 16-17 on the Oleander Course at the Jekyll Island Club.
Hood carded a score of 5-over par 77 in his first round but bounced back in a big way in the second round to climb nine spots on the leaderboard in his age group. His round included four birdies and only bogey.
The top 10 finish continues a streak of excellent golf for Hood. In August 2023, he finished second in the Boys 8 age group at the US Kids Golf World Championship played at Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C. Then in January, Hood carded a second-round score of 4-under par 68 to finish second at the US Kids Golf Copperhead Classic played on the Innisbrook Golf Resort's South Course in Palm Harbor, Fla.
Go to Jekyll Island Cup Leaderboard to view all results from all age groups.
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