Bolivia’s Stellar Performance in South American Golf Youth Championship

In the South American Golf Youth Championship held in Hernandarias, Paraguay, Bolivia has made a significant impact. Vicente Quiroga has emerged as a leader in the individual knights category, while Sofia Blanco climbed to third place in the individual ladies category. Both athletes continue to excel in the mixed teams category, maintaining their second-place position.

Individual Standings

Vicente Quiroga’s Impressive Performance

Quiroga’s second-round performance was nothing short of spectacular. He completed the 18 holes with 72 strokes, showcasing exceptional skill on the sixth, eighth, sixteenth, and seventeenth holes. This performance contributed to his global result of 146 strokes, placing him ahead of Chilean Martín Sandoval and Colombian Tomás Restrepo, both with 147 strokes.

Matías Monasterio climbed to the 19th place with a score of 157, while Gael Ormachea dropped to 27th place with 166 strokes.

Sofia Blanco’s Strong Showing

Blanco also had a standout performance, finishing the second round with 74 strokes. Her impressive shots on the sixth, eighth, and seventeenth holes helped her achieve a global result of 149 strokes. This places her in third position, sharing the spot with Chilean Constanza Figueroa and Uruguayan Carolina Mailhos. They are only behind María Errichetto (147) and María Tablante (148).

Mara Dajer descended to the 13th place with 155 strokes, and Victoria Suárez dropped to 17th place with 157 strokes.

Team Standings

Quiroga and Blanco maintained their second-place position in the mixed teams category with a total of 295 strokes, just one stroke behind the leading Colombian duo, Errichetto and Restrepo. Dajer and Monasterio are in 16th place with 312 strokes, while Suárez and Ormachea are in 25th place with 323 strokes.

The girls are in fourth place in the ladies teams category with 304 strokes, behind Colombia (291). The boys are in fifth place with 302 strokes, also behind Colombia (294).

Did You Know?

The South American Golf Youth Championship is a biennial event that brings together the best young golfers from across South America. This year’s event is being held in Hernandarias, Paraguay, and is halfway through its fourth round, which will conclude on Sunday.

Pro Tips

For young golfers looking to improve their game, focusing on precision and consistency is key. Quiroga and Blanco’s performances highlight the importance of strategic shot placement and maintaining composure under pressure.

FAQ

What is the South American Golf Youth Championship?

The South American Golf Youth Championship is an annual event that showcases the best young golf talent from across South America.

Who are the current leaders in the individual knights category?

Vicente Quiroga is currently leading the individual knights category with a global result of 146 strokes.

Who are the current leaders in the individual ladies category?

María Errichetto is leading the individual ladies category with 147 strokes, followed by María Tablante with 148 strokes.

Conclusion

Bolivia’s performance in the South American Golf Youth Championship has been nothing short of extraordinary. With Vicente Quiroga and Sofia Blanco leading the charge, the future looks bright for Bolivian golf. Stay tuned for more updates as the championship concludes on Sunday.

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