Hideaway's DJ GODOY (middle) is presented a trophy for winning the boys overall title on Thursday in the Tyler Junior Golf Championship at Peach Tree Golf Club in Bullard. Standing with Godoy is Michael Harrison (left), the executive director of The First Tee of Greater Tyler; and Christian Sarran, the program director. (Troy Jackson/Correspondent)

BULLARD — DJ Godoy, of Hideaway, completed a stellar two days of golf to capture the overall boys title of the first Tyler Junior Golf Championship.

Godoy, who plays for Lindale High School, had a two-day total of 5-under 135 (71-64). The first round was played at Pine Springs Golf Course (par 72), while round two was held at Peach Tree Golf Course (par 68).

He also won the Boys 16-18 division. His teammate at LHS, Garrett White, placed second at 151 (79-72—151), while Ben Harrison, a Robert E. Lee High School golfer, was third at 155 (83-72).

The tournament was presented by The First Tee of Greater Tyler and was open to boys and girls ages 7-18 in Smith County.

Christian Sarran, program director, said he was pleased with this year’s turnout and hopes the tournament grows each year.

The young linksters played the par-68 Peach Tree course, which opened in 1984. The course is an open links-style challenge.

Annaka Watts was the overall girls winner. She won the Girls 12-13 division as well with a score of 198 (105-93).

In the Boys 14-15 division, Cole Wilkins continued his consistent play and won the grouping with a 161 (80-81). Jamie Clyde was second at 172 (86-86), followed by Andrew Brown (96-97—193).

Will Harrison topped the Boys 12-13 division with a 36-hole total of 164 (80-84). He was followed by Skyler Trevino (101-87—188) and Marty Foster (120-99—219).

The younger players toured the courses on nine holes each day.

Jacob Cole (38-33—71) won the Boys 7-9. He was followed by Aiden Schauf (50-56—106) and Leroy Sparrow (59-53—112).

In Girls 7-9, Reagan Mills fired an 80 (41-39) to capture first place. Ronelle Samson was second (47-52—99), followed by Reece Porter (59-64—123).

In the Boys 10-11 group, Jacob Bizzell (49-48—97) edged Timothy Pridgen (54-44—98) in the tightest race. Logan Brown and Jacob Beaumont tied for third place.

The tourney officially began on Tuesday with the Tyler Junior Golf Family Kickoff & Clinic. Haley Mills, an LPGA Shootout qualifier who will be a freshman at the University of Kentucky, was the special guest for the clinic. Other instructors were Darrell Chase of Peach Tree Golf Club, Janice Littlefield of Hollytree Country Club and the trio of Michael Harrison, Sarran and Willie Redford of The First Tee of Greater Tyler.

Redford and Henry Jones served as volunteers.

The mission statement of The First Tee of Greater Tyler is to impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.

Children ages 7-18 can join The First Tee of Greater Tyler for an annual fee starting at $30. The activity fee includes all materials and equipment while allowing members to participate in The First Tee Life Skills Program with access to the golf courses at discounted junior rates.

For more information on The First Tee of Greater Tyler, contact Sarran at 903-806-2809 or email csarran@thefirstteegreatertyler.org.

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Tyler Junior Golf Championship

Presented by The First Tee of Greater Tyler

First Round: Pine Springs Golf Course

Second Round: Peach Tree Golf Course, Bullard

Nine Holes

Boys 7-9 — Jacob Cole, 38-33—71; Aiden Schauf, 50-56—106; Leroy Sparrow, 59-53—112.

Girls 7-9 — Reagan Mills, 41-39—40; Ronelle Samson, 47-52—99; Reece Porter, 59-64—123; Kileigh Sparrow, 70-64—134.

Boys 10-11 — Jacob Bizzell, 49-48—97; Timothy Pridgen, 54-44—98; Logan Brown, 69-62—131; Jacob Beaumont, 72-59—131. Austin Green, 71-65—136.

18 Holes

Boys 12-13 — Will Harrison, 80-84—164; Skyler Trevino, 101-87—188; Marty Foster, 120-99—219; Darrin Kingsley, 144-124—268.

Girls 12-13 — Annaka Watts, 105-93—198.

Boys 14-15 — Cole Wilkins, 80-81—161; Jamie Clyde, 86-86—172; Andrew Brown, 96-97—193; Aaron Jackson, 128-114—242.

Boys 16-18 — DJ Godoy, 71-64—135; Garrett White, 79-72—151; Ben Harrison, 83-72—155; Philip White, 91-75—166; Robby Cano, 87-81—168.