Three NB3FIT Golf Team members recently qualified and played int he the Notah Begay III Junior Golf Regional Tournament at Stanford University Golf Course on June 16-17. Zachary BlueEyes, Tristen Toledo and Skyler Woods all traveled and competed at Stanford, and all though they did not place it was a great opportunity and learning experience for the young golfers, Director of NB3FIT Clint Begay said.
Since the season began, the 14-member team has gone on to compete in seven tournaments this summer. Due to the pandemic, the high school season here in New Mexico was extended into the summer leading to many members on the NB3FIT Golf Team playing in high school tournaments as well. Recently, eight members of the youth golf team played in the New Mexico High School State Golf Tournament. Top finishers from the team were Shandiin Harper finishing tied for second place in girls 5-A and Skyler Woods, Kirtland Central, finishing tied for sixth in boys 4-A.
Girls
- Shandiin Harper, Piedra Vista, tied for 2nd
- Melody Sandoval, Volcano Vista, tied for 14th
- Maddison Long, Volcano Vista, tied for 22nd
- Emily Kitseallyboy, Farmington, tied for 36th
Boys
- Skyler Woods, Kirtland Central, tied for 6th
- Zachary Blueeyes , Kirtland Central, tied for 22nd
- Ardell John, Kirtland Central, tied for 26th
- Noah Pozernick, Miyamura, 48th
“I’m extremely proud of this group. They have all been super busy and are continuing become better golfers and role models to their communities,” Begay said.
There are five events left on the schedule, and their season will end with our NB3 Foundation Native Youth Championship, August 8, 9 & 10. Skyler, Zachary and Shandiin look to defend their titles from last year’s Native Youth Golf Championship. Winners from each age group will qualify for the Notah Begay III Junior Golf National Championship in November in Coushatta, La.
