QND’s Eftink wins title at State Farm Youth Classic after going low in opening round

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 28, 2023
Quincy Notre Dame sophomore Beau Eftink shot a 3-under 69 in the opening round of the State Farm Youth Classic in Bloomington, Ill., and won the boys 14-15 divsion. | Matt Schuckman photo

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The lower Beau Eftink’s scores go, the higher his spot on the leaderboard gets. This week, it took him to the top. The Quincy Notre Dame sophomore golfer posted his lowest competitive round to date, shooting a 3-under 69 in the opening round of the State Farm Youth Classic at Prairie Vista…

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Liberty’s Arnold survives three-hole playoff to capture title at State Farm Youth Classic

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | June 28, 2022
Liberty's Blake Arnold poses with the championship trophy after winning the boys 16-17 division of the State Farm Youth Classic at the Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington, Ill. | Photo courtesy Steph Arnold

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Blake Arnold seemed to take it all in stride. “It felt like just another tournament,” he said. However, not every tournament ends in a three-hole playoff. The Liberty golfer saw his lead in the boys 16-17 division of the State Farm Youth Classic dwindle to a single stroke on the back nine…

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