By Jennifer Partain, Special to the Press-Tribune
Two young golfers with bright futures added another impressive accomplishment to their growing résumés last weekend at Texarkana Country Club.
Philip Guidry, the local Junior Champ at Coushatta Country Club, teamed with Bossier City’s Broox Brotherton to win the 12-13 age division at an Ark-La-Tex Junior Tour scramble event held at the prestigious Texarkana Country Club in Texarkana, Ark.
The course is also known as Little Augusta based on the pro players like Bryson DeChambeau who make stops there for practice rounds preparing for the Masters.
The tournament attracted many of the top junior golfers from four states, creating a highly competitive field. Despite their youth, Guidry and Brotherton played with the poise and confidence of seasoned competitors.
Brotherton’s consistent driving gave the team an advantage throughout the day, repeatedly finding fairways and setting up scoring opportunities. With ideal positions off the tee, Guidry and Brotherton attacked pins aggressively and delivered a steady stream of quality approach shots.
The duo’s teamwork was on full display over the 18-hole round. Guidry was especially sharp on the greens, draining a pair of putts from beyond 20 feet to keep momentum on their side. By day’s end, the pair had carded six birdies and posted a 4-under-par 68, securing the tournament championship.
What makes the victory even more impressive is the age of the champions. Brotherton is only 9 years old, while Guidry recently turned 11, meaning both players were competing against older golfers in their division.
Their performance offered a glimpse into what could be a very bright future for two of the region’s most promising young golfers.
When asked about their championship round, the usually competitive and playful friends remained humble.
“We’re just happy to get to play golf and do it with each other,” they said.