Evan Russell '12 Wins FCWT Newport National Golf Tournament

A beautiful day in New England, with barely a breeze and superb course conditions, was the backdrop for the final round of the FCWT Newport National Junior Golf Tournament. As the last group teed off in the Boys 16-18 division, last season’s defending champion, Evan Russell of VT (Kimball Union Academy 2012) was tied with last season’s 13-15 Champion, Danny Guise of CT (2013). Russell fell back first when he made bogey on the 2nd and 3rd hole, putting Guise up by two strokes. Guise made his own bogey on # 4 and then on # 6 putting them back to tied. Both made birdie on #9, before heading to the back nine. Number 10 proved to be a challenge for Russell who made bogey to Guise‘s par. Guise would remain ahead by one until the 13th hole where Russell got one back with a birdie. On 15 Guise gave one back to the course with a bogey, then on the very next hole, Russell made his third birdie of the day on the par 3 16th to go up by two shots. There he remained as they finished 17 and 18 each with par-par. A great end to the tournament for two young men who personify the New England spirit. Well done, gentlemen. Finishing in 3rd place was Patrick Frodigh of Westwood, MA (2013). Frodigh, who won at Notre Dame, led this division in birdies for the weekend with 9 while earning his second Top 3 finish in as many starts.

Congratulations Evan!