It looked like the North Coast Junior Tour Boys 16 to 19 age group was going to end up with another “sister kisser” (old school slang for a tie in sports), but Ty Roediger (Chardon) said “not so fast”. He drained a birdie on the final hole to shoot 38-39–77 and claim sole possession of the coveted Champions Trophy on Tuesday at Tanglewood. After a steady 2-over par front nine consisting of 7 pars and 2 bogies, Roediger decided to make things interesting, roller-coastering to a three-over par second nine that included 2 birdies, a double and a triple. Roediger outlasted challenges from Ralph Zappola (Willoughby) 39-39–78 and Owen Adelman (Chagrin Falls) 39-40-79.
Rising freshman Ryan Creech (Chesterland) was the talk of the 19th hole after a blistering back nine helped him to an easy victory in the boys 15 and Under division. Posting a back nine score of 34 which in included 4 birdies, including three in the final four holes, Creech was the talk of the 19th hole as he earned the hardware as the only golfer on the day to finish in red numbers (37-34–71). Creech finished 9 shots ahead of Iujius Braho (University Heights) who posted matching nines of 40 to finish at eight over par 80.
365 days ago, Keira Chang (Chagrin Falls) finished runner-up on the friendly confines of Tanglewood. This year, she would not be denied as her steady improvement throughout the day led to victory in the Girls 19 and Under age group. Chang carded a 14 over par round of 86 after going 45-41 including a final 8 holes of 3 over par golf. Chang bested playing partner Angela Kerwood (Concord) who finished 11 shots off the pace.
The NCJT Shot of the Day goes to Iujius Braho (University Heights), our runner up in the Boys 15 and Under age division. Braho had a 47-yard dunk on the 11th for birdie.
FINAL RESULTS: North Coast Junior Tour
2025 North Coast Junior Tour – Tanglewood
Tanglewood National Golf Club, Chagrin Falls – Par 72, 6313 Yards
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Boys 16-19
Ty Roediger, 2026 (Titleist/Callaway) 38-39–77
Ralph Zappola, 2027 (Ping/Cleveland/Srixon) 39-39–78
Owen Adelman, 2026 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 39-40–79
Sammy Heiser, 2027 (Ping/Cleveland/Srixon) 39-42–81
Samuel Variglotti, 2027 (Mizuno/Bridgestone) 40-42–82
Peter Fischer, 2027 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 41-43–84
Lincoln Miller, 2027 (Titleist/Callaway) 43-42–85
Declan Jackson, 2026 (Titleist/Callaway) 46-46–92
Conrad Basson, 2027 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 46-49–95
Boys 15&U
Ryan Creech, 2029 (Titleist/Callaway) 37-34–71
Iulius Braho, 2027 (Ping/Cleveland/Srixon) 41-39–80
Liam Siko, 2028 (Titleist/Callaway) 42-43–85
Wesley Graf, 2029 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 43-51–94
Luca Parrotta, 2028 (Ping/Cleveland/Srixon) 45-50–95
Hamilton Miller, 2029 (Titleist/Callaway) 51-44–95
Danny Zaller, 2029 (Titleist/Callaway) 52-50–102
Edward Gempel, 2028 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 55-49–104
Ethan Harris, 2030 (Mizuno/Bridgestone) 63-59–122
Girls 19&U
Keira Chang, 2026 (TaylorMade/Cobra) 45-41–86
Angela Kerwood, 2026 (Titleist/Callaway) 46-51–97
Ava Solak, 2027 (TaylorMade/Cobra) (JWD)
