Austin golfers miss out on finals at AJGA meet
Published 9:51 am Monday, July 24, 2023
Austin’s Eli Krueger practices his drive at Austin Country Club. Herald File Photo
Ailani Thiravong chips a shot at Austin Country Club this past season. Herald file photo
Austin's Elijah Krueger and Ailani Thiravong will compete in anAmerican Junior Golf Association championship at Austin Country Club July 18-21. Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com
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A pair of Austin golfers missed out on the finals at the Austin Minnesota Junior Championship held by the American Junior Golf Association in Austin Country Club over the weekend.
Elijah Krueger of Austin finished with a two-day score of 163 as he shot an 80 in the first round and an 83 in the second round.
Ailaini Thiravong of Austin tallied a two-day score of 170 as she shot an 82 on the first day and an 88 on the second day.
Asher Vargas of Spring, Texas won the boys tournament with a score of 213 after he beat Braden Nelson of West Des Moines, Iowa in a three-hole playoff. Zixin Ni of China won the girls title with a score of 217.
