Jupiter High Girls' Golf Team Finishes Second in District Tournament, Moves on to Regional Championship

Wellington, FL - The Wanderers Club in Wellington played host to the 2009 District 18 girl's golf championship on Monday, October 19, with players from 11 schools competing for the chance to advance to the regional finals.

The Wellington team finished first, with a cumulative score of 386. The runner-up trophy went to 2nd place Jupiter, with a total score of 409. Royal Palm Beach finishing 3rd with a score of 427. All three teams - along with individual players from Palm Beach Gardens, Santaluces and John I. Leonard - will compete in the regional championship tournament in Viera. Win there, and it's on to the state championship. The low score of the day was posted by Santaluces golfer Samantha Smolen, who shot a 71.

"We can't thank the Wanderers Club enough for their hospitality," said Jupiter coach Dan Hurley. "The course was in great condition, and the staff made everyone feel right at home."