Hackers take first and second in qualifiers in Junior 10-12s

By Jared Rubado Alexandria

Will and Jaxn Hacker paced the pack of Junior 10-12 golfers during Sunday’s qualifying round.

On the back nine at the Alexandria Golf Club, Will finished two over par with a 38.

Jaxn was one shot behind him at three-over. Will made par on seven of nine holes to record the top qualifying score. Jaxn’s bogey on No. 18 dropped him to second place.

Four golfers tied for third at eight-over par. Lewis Kuhn, Henry Buttweiler, Braum Peterson and Graham Odland each shot 44 to move on to the championship match play flight. Odland birdied No. 13 to highlight his round.

Layne Johnson finished nine over with pars on four holes. Bronx Esterline, Jameson Geris and Jack Harris each shot 10-over par. Esterline birdied No.