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Dannenbring's Eagle Seals Sanford Series Golf Win
10 Jun
Summary
- Asher Dannenbring won the Sanford Series golf event with a late eagle.
- Dannenbring shot a final round 69 for a two-shot victory.
- Kaitlin Strain won the girls' competition with an under-par score.
Asher Dannenbring of Mitchell staged a remarkable comeback to win the season-opening Sanford International Series golf event. He clinched the title with an eagle on the 18th hole, finishing with a final round of 69 and a total score of 1-over-par 145, securing a two-shot victory.
Dannenbring's performance included birdies on the first two holes and an eagle on the par-4 18th, marking one of the day's only under-par rounds. He had been in seventh place after the first round at Dakota Dunes Country Club before his strong showing at Hillcrest Golf and Country Club in Yankton.
In the girls' competition, Kaitlin Strain of Rapid City emerged victorious, carding a 1-under-par 144 over the two-day event. This was eight shots better than second-place finisher Vanessa Smith. The Sanford International Series, designed for golfers aged 16-19, consists of five events that contribute points towards a championship.
The series championship is scheduled for July 20 at Sutton Bay Golf Course in Agar, with the top-24 boys and top-12 girls qualifying. The next event is slated for June 15-16 at Hart Ranch Golf Course and Meadowbrook Golf Course in Rapid City.
