Tega Cay’s Addie Lupton and Fort Mill’s Bailee Chanthaphaeng put in impressive performances this weekend at the Peggy Kirk Bell Girls’ Golf Tour (PKBGT) South Carolina Series Open, held July 19–20 at Cheraw State Park Golf Course, both winning their divisions.
🏆 Futures SC Division: Addie Lupton (Tega Cay)
Competing on the par‑72 18‑hole course, Lupton posted consistent rounds of 76, both days (4 over par each), finishing with a 36‑hole total of 152 (+8). Her steady play earned her the top spot by a decisive 6‑stroke margin, securing victory in the Future SC division.
🏅 Discovery SC Division: Bailee Chanthaphaeng (Fort Mill)
On the 9‑hole Discovery layout, Chanthaphaeng delivered a dynamic performance with a blistering opening round of 32 (–4) followed by an even-par 36, for a 2‑day total of 68 (–4) — good enough for first place.
Final Leaderboards
Discovery SC (9 holes, 2-day)
| Place | Player (Hometown) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bailee Chanthaphaeng (Fort Mill) | –4 (32, 36 = 68) |
| 2 | Kyndal Jones (Windermere, FL) | E (38, 34 = 72) |
| 3 | Vivian Keip (Marvin, NC) | +6 (39, 39 = 78) |
Futures SC (18 holes, 2-day)
| Place | Player (Hometown) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Addie Lupton (Tega Cay) | +8 (76, 76 = 152) |
| 2 | Brady Wolfe (Blythewood) | +14 (83, 75 = 158) |
| 3 | Cassie Peters (Murrells Inlet) | +20 (83, 81 = 164) |
Event Overview
The PKBGT South Carolina Series Open, conducted in partnership with the WSCGA Junior Foundation, is part of a regional junior golf circuit for girls aged 9–18. Divisions include Discovery, Futures, and Prep. The event at Cheraw State Park featured stroke-play competition across the weekend.
Lupton’s & Chanthaphaeng’s victories not only mark standout local achievements but also boost their standings in the regional Order of Merit, potentially qualifying them for national-level PKBGT events later in the season.
About PKBGT
The Peggy Kirk Bell Girls’ Golf Tour is the largest girls-only junior golf circuit on the East Coast, offering a competitive platform for ages 9–18 through its Regional and National Series. Learn more at https://www.pkbgt.org/index.php
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
