Sherman, Connecticut (June 18, 2025) – A trio of players earned spots in the 77th U.S. Junior Amateur. Playing at The Club at River Oaks, Jack Carew and Enze Miao both fired 3-under 69s to share medalist honors while Hongtao Gu carded a 2-under 70 to earn the final qualifying spot.
Jack Carew (Newbury, MA) had a shaky front nine, turning in 3-over 39 before catching fire on the back nine, firing a flawless 6-under 30. The second nine for Carew included birdies on Nos. 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 18.
Enze Miao (People’s Republic of China) played a steady first nine with a birdie and a bogey to turn in level-par 36. In a good position to make a move, Miao put together a bogey-free back nine highlighted by a birdie on No. 12 and an eagle on the par-5 16th.
Rounding out the qualifiers was Hongtao Gu (People’s Republic of China). Following a 2-over 38 on the front nine, Gu played a stellar second nine, recording four birdies on his way to a 4-under 32 side. His birdies dropped on Nos. 12, 13, 14, and 16.
The day ended with a 3-for-2 playoff at 1-under 71. Earning the first alternate spot was Andrew Antonelli (New Milford, CT) while Griffin Lawlor (Westport, CT) took the second alternate spot.
The 77th U.S. Junior Amateur will be played from July 21-26 at Trinity Forest Golf Club.
About the Connecticut State Golf Association
The Connecticut State Golf Association functions as an extension of the USGA and provides stewardship for amateur golf in Connecticut. Founded in 1899, it is the country’s oldest state golf association and conducts over 60 Championships, Qualifiers, and One Day Tournaments throughout the year.
