Chattahoochee Golf Course played host to the first round of the 2017 Rudolph Junior Classic on Monday in Gainesville.
In the boys Overall division, Wesley Heston from Atlanta took a slim 1-shot lead over two Red Elephant golfers. Defending champion Ryan Hogan, along with rising freshman Sam Patterson are opened with a pair of 73s, behind Heston's 72. Ryan Davidson of Flowery Branch is fourth after a 77.
Patterson also owns a 4-shot lead over Davidson going into Tuesday's final round in the boys 14-15 age group,.
Meanwhile, Dawsonville's Alex Hughes fired a 77 to take a 5-shot lead over Colin Edwards (Atlanta) and Wiley Hickerson from Gainesville in the boys 10-13 division.
In girls play, Calhoun's Kate Kauffman shot a 85 and holds a 3-stroke lead over Alivia Davis from Westminster, South Carolina (88). Jefferson's Caroline Martin also fired a 89 and is four shots off the pace.
The Rudolph Junior Classic is a 36-hole event held annually at Chattahoochee Golf Course in Gainesville. Round 2 takes place Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Spectators are welcome.
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