Plymouth CC’s Creghan takes HammondBRYN MAWR, Pa.-Brian Creghan of Plymouth CC secured his first Harry Hammond Award with a 222 total.Creghan, 16, a junior at Conestoga High School, carded rounds of 75-75, 10-over-par, at Overbrook GC in the Christman Cup on Friday to seal the victory. He post an even-par 72 at Philmont CC (South) two weeks ago. The Christman Cup serves as the final two rounds for the Harry Hammond Award. The Harry Hammond is given to the player with the lowest aggregate score in the qualifying round of the Junior Boys' Championship and the two rounds of the Christman Cup. "I didn’t really think about it until after the Junior Boys’ Championship," said Creghan. "I’ve been playing really well. I’ve been working with my coach Logan Terry [a Temple University student] and he’s helped me straighten out my game." Creghan said the biggest difference since working with Terry the last 2 ½ years has come in his short game – 130 yards and in.
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A Walk Through Time
GAP is the oldest state or regional golf association in the country. It started courtesy of a friendly competition – the Team Matches – and has grown into the preeminent golf association in the country. Along the way, golf history has been made.
