Overland Park Jr. Golf Tournament 2017

Last year I remember being much better at keeping everyone up to date on the OP golf tournament the boys compete in each summer, I think I even gave a daily report. This time, all of the details I was excited to share have left my brain and it’s only been a month since the event! oops!

At the age of 11 you can choose to compete in the Par 3 division or play in the 9-hole division. Of course Jake wanted to bump up to the 9-hole course and he would hop right on the PGA tour if he could. A kid can dream, can’t he!? There are several phenomenal players that come out for these tournaments and I’m so proud to report that Jake was sticking right in there with them. He made it into the championship flight and was thrilled to be teeing off with the best of the bunch. Even though it is hard to clinch in close to their scores, he handled the pressure with ease and was just so happy to be a part of it.

8.9.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Final round (6) — This is the scoring table of the final round and final group of the championship flight. Jake, Mason Mullen, Myles Tarvin, & Andrew Fowler. Andrew Fowler ended up winning the tie breaker in a very exciting chip off!

8.9.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Final round (7) — Mason Mullen . Myles Tarvin . Jake Conley

8.9.17 OP Golf Tourney Awards (16).JPG — Jake took 4th place!

The bad news is, you cannot watch them! That’s right, no spectators on the 9 and 18 hole division competitors. This had my dad in a frenzy and he couldn’t help himself by voicing his opinion to the head pro. I’m just hoping we aren’t blacklisted for next year. I’m certain they’ve flagged the Conley boys for having an outspoken Papa. Here are the few photos I did capture from afar…

8.8.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Day2 (1) — Day 2

8.8.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Day2 (5) — Day 2

8.9.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Final round (2) — Day 3 – Final hole

8.9.17 Jake OP Golf Tourney_Final round (4) — Day 3 – Final Hole

Drew had a rough first day on the Par 3 course which put him in the flight below the championship. He takes it extraordinarily hard, so it was a brutal few hours post-round. Here are a few shots from day 1…

8.7.17 Drew OP Golf Tourney_day1 (7) — I mean seriously…why can’t that just drop in!? Golf is a cruel game sometimes!

He was ready to make up for it the next two days though and played his little heart out, earning himself a 1st place trophy. You rock Drew!!

On the final day, he was certain a cheeseburger for breakfast would give him all the energy needed to pull off a great round…

8.9.17 Drew OP Golf Tourney preround cheeseburger_Final Day.JPG

8.9.17 Drew OP Golf Tourney_Final Round (6)

8.9.17 Drew OP Golf Tourney_Final Round (7)

His final score put him in 6th place overall. There were a lot of 9 year old players! That’s something to be very proud of Drewy!

Of course, Nanny and Papa joined us all three days to support their little golfers and the weather was much more enjoyable this year. We always have so much fun!