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25-07-2025
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Miles Russell, Tyler Mawhinney go on birdie streaks in first round of U.S. Junior Amateur
Miles Russell of Jacksonville Beach and Tyler Mawhinney of Fleming Island both used hot streaks during their rounds to propel them near the top of the leaderboard after the first day of the U.S. Junior Amateur on July 21 in Dallas. Russell birdied four of five holes in the middle of his round at the Trinity Forest Golf Club and shot 4-under 67 to tie for third. Mawhinney birdied four of his first five holes at Trinity Forest and with a 3-under 68 tied for who began his round at No. 10, was even par through six holes. He then birdied Nos. 16, 18, 1 and 2. Both will play their second rounds of stroke play on July 22 at the Brook Hollow Golf Club. The top 64 players after 36 holes of stroke play will advance to match play on July 23 at Trinity Forest. Kailer Stone of Alameda, Calif., a Pepperdine commit, and Qiyou Wu of China shared the first-round lead with 5-under 66s at Trinity Forest. Jackson Byrd of St. Simons Island, Ga., shot even-par 71 at Trinity Forest. The cut for match play is projected to be 2-over entering the final round. Phillip Dunham of Ponte Vedra Beach shot 75 and Brady Dougan of St. Johns shot 76 at Trinity Forest. Lucas Gimenez of Jacksonville posted a 77 at Brook Hollow. Defending Junior Players champion Hamilton Coleman of Thomasville, Ga., shot 72 at Brook Hollow. What did Charlie Woods shoot? With his father Tiger Woods, watching, Charlie Woods struggled to an 81 at Brook Hollow and is tied for 242nd. The son of another past Players Championship winner, Cameron Kuchar, posted a 74 at Trinity Forest with his father Matt Kuchar also among the spectators. When will area players tee off in second round? Times are EDT Miles Russell: No. 1, Brook Hollow, 9:32 a.m. Lucas Gimenez: No. 10, Trinity Forest, 9:48 a.m. Phillip Dunham: No. 10, Brook Hollow, 1:35 p.m. Brady Dougan: No. 1, Brook Hollow, 1:52 p.m. Jackson Byrd: No. 1, Brook Hollow, 2:03 p.m. Tyler Mawhinney: No. 10, Brook Hollow, 3:30 p.m. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: First Coast products Miles Russell, Tyler Mawhinney go low at U.S. Junior Boys
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25-07-2025
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Ambrose Kinnare of St. Augustine, Cameron Reed of Ponte Vedra tie for seventh in Florida Junior
Ambrose Kinnare of St. Augustine made an eagle-two on the first hole of the Streamsong Resort Blue Course on July 3 to get within one shot of the lead to start the final round of the Florida Junior Championship. He then birdied his second hole. However, the rising Tocoi Creek High junior didn't have enough in the tank to chase down winner Mingbo Jiang of Orlando on a low-scoring closing day. Jiang, who opened the tournament on July 1 with a 63 at the Black Course, birdied four of his first six holes in the final round and went on to post a 65 and win the 16-18 division by two shots at 18-under-par 198. Cameron Baez of Davenport (64), Shawn Coultoff of Winter Garden (67) and William Lisle of Bradenton (69) tied for second at 16-under, and Lisle won the boys 13-15 division by four shots over Kinnare, who had a 70 (12-under 204) that included two eagles, three birdies and five bogeys. Kinnare and Cameron Reed of Ponte Vedra Beach tied for seventh in the 16-18 division. Brady Dougan of Jacksonville (71—214) was solo sixth and Maxwell Morgan of Jacksonville Beach (73—217) tied for ninth in the 13-15 division. The low First Coast players in the girls 16-18 division were U.S. Women's Amateur Four-Ball teammates Sahana Chokshi of Jacksonville (72) and Sofia Rivera of St. Augustine (73). They tied for 13th at 2-over 218, nine shots behind winner Ana Boone of ChampionsGate (69—207). Lily Chiang of Jacksonville (73—225) tied for 13th in the 13-15 division. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Ambrose Kinnare, Cameron Reed lead First Coast players in Florida Junior
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23-07-2025
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Sporting JAX move up ticket sale date, announce home game themes
Sporting Club Jacksonville announced it sold over 6,000 season tickets as the team is set to make its inaugural season is set to kick off next month. Sporting JAX says, because of this demand, the club will move its public on-sale date for single-match tickets from August 1 to July 24. The club also announced that each home game at UNF's Hodges Stadium will feature a theme night. 'We've been floored by the incredible response from the First Coast community since launching our season ticket sales in April,' says Sporting JAX President and CEO Steve Livingstone. 'With rising demand and only 9,400 seats at Hodges Stadium, we want everyone to have a chance to be part of this historic first season. But our club has always stood for something bigger than soccer, and our themed match nights reflect the spirit of the First Coast to ensure every fan feels seen, inspired, and connected.' ▶ Listen to Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews Sporting JAX announced the following theme nights for the club's preseason and regular season matches: Preseason Matches: International Women's Soccer Series, presented by Visit Jacksonville Saturday, Aug. 2: vs. Hibernian FC (Scotland) Inaugural Match: Sporting JAX takes the field for the very first time to face off against Scottish Women's Premier League champions Hibernian Women FC. Sunday, Aug. 10: vs. Wrexham AFC (Wales) Superhero Night/Back to School: Celebrating educators and students with a night of fun, giveaways, and a cameo by Deadpool! 2025/2026 Inaugural Season Home Match Schedule Saturday, Aug. 23: vs. DC Power FC (Home Opener) First official Gainbridge Super League match: Presented by Ascension St. Vincent's, experience the excitement of the league's first match with pre-game festivities, Fan Zone debut, and a spectacular post-match fireworks show. Saturday, Sep. 6: vs. Dallas Trinity FC Healthcare & Hispanic Heritage Night: Honoring healthcare heroes and celebrating Hispanic heritage across our region. Saturday, Sept. 13: vs. Carolina Ascent FC International Night: A global celebration through food, music, and community. Saturday, Oct. 18: vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC Soccer For All/Disability Awareness Night: A night for fans and athletes of all abilities, along with the club's Florida Cup rivalry series kickoff. Saturday, Nov. 22: vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC Military Appreciation Night: Saluting active-duty service members and veterans with powerful tributes and in-game recognition. Saturday, Dec. 13: vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC Youth Sports Night presented by adidas: Highlighting future stars of the game with special appearances and programming for local youth teams and clubs. Saturday, Dec. 20: vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC Holiday Celebration: Festive fun for the whole family with seasonal entertainment, holiday giveaways, and joyful surprises. Saturday, Jan. 31: vs. Carolina Ascent FC Heroes Night presented by Ascension St. Vincent's: Honoring first responders, healthcare workers and everyday heroes who make a difference in our community. Saturday, Feb. 7: vs. DC Power FC Lift Every Voice Celebration: A tribute to Black heritage, leadership, and legacy across Jacksonville and beyond. Wednesday, Feb. 11: vs. Spokane Zephyr FC Student Night presented by UNF: A high-energy night dedicated to students with discounts and giveaways. Saturday, Mar. 28: vs. Spokane Zephyr FC Women in Jax: Recognizing women who lead, inspire, and shape the future in sports, business, and beyond. Saturday, April 4: vs. Brooklyn FC High School Soccer Night presented by Episcopal School of Jacksonville: Showcasing the talent and passion of high school soccer programs throughout the First Coast. Saturday, April 25 vs. Lexington SC Faith & Family Night: A night of fellowship, shared values, and uplifting community moments. Sunday, May 3 vs. Brooklyn FC Fan Appreciation Night: A heartfelt thank you to the best fans in the league, featuring surprise giveaways and celebration-worthy moments. [This post is based largely on a press release from Sporting JAX]
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23-07-2025
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Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence visits Sporting Jax women's soccer team's practice
Jacksonville already knows about Trevor Lawrence on the football field. And, increasingly, on the golf course. Now, the Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback is getting an up-close look at the global variety of football on the First Coast. Lawrence shared a brief message of encouragement before the July 15 practice for Sporting Club Jacksonville's women's soccer squad, which is preparing for its inaugural season in the Gainbridge Super League. Sporting Jax's kickoff will be the city's first ever for a top-division professional women's sports franchise. The quarterback's appearance at training was not open to media, but Lawrence also posed for a group photo with the team and received a ceremonial No. 16 Sporting Jax jersey. "We appreciated him taking the time to come and say hi to us and wish us luck this season," Sporting Jax defender Grace Phillpotts said. "The same to them. It's been so cool meeting the other professional teams here in Jacksonville." "It's nice to know two professional teams here in Jacksonville came together today," said Sporting Jax coach Stacey Balaam. "I think that's really special." Balaam coached for six seasons on the staff at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, about an hour and a half northeast of Lawrence's Georgia hometown of Cartersville. And Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow, part of the Sporting Jax ownership group, played alongside Lawrence during the Jaguars' 2021 preseason. What's next for Trevor Lawrence and Sporting Jax? It's far from the only cross-sport appearance for Lawrence, who threw out the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp's season-opening pitch in baseball in 2023 and dropped the puck to open the Jacksonville Icemen's ECHL home hockey playoff campaign in 2024. Lawrence, entering his fifth season with the Jaguars, is scheduled to report to training camp on July 22 along with the team's other veterans. He returned to Jacksonville this week after competing at golf's American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Nevada. The Sporting Jax women, following two closed-door training matches, begin their preseason Aug. 2 against Scottish champion Hibernian at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium. The first regular season game will be held at Hodges Stadium on Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. against DC Power FC. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Trevor Lawrence: Jaguars QB visits Sporting Jax women's soccer practice
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22-07-2025
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First Coast Women's Amateur continues on a hot, calm day at Sawgrass Country Club
The second round of the First Coast Women's Amateur golf tournament was a long day at the Sawgrass Country Club for the field of 79 players.
