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Boys 10 U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational at Diamondhead Country Club– Chris Altese, Co-Tournament Director; 3rd, Jack Lawson, Pass Christian, Mississippi; 2nd, John Lunsford, Cullman, Alabama; 1st, Logan Jenson, New Orleans, Louisiana, Jimmy Headrick, Co- Tournament Director. Boys 11 U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational at Diamondhead Country Club– Chris Altese, Co-Tournament Director; 3rd, Rhett O’Rear, Plano, Texas; 2nd, Shaun Thompson, Jr., Fulshear, Texas; 1st, Hyatt Anthony, Pass Christian, Mississippi; and Jimmy Headrick, Co- Tournament Director. Latonya and Lionel Batiste with their son, 13-14 champion Logan Batiste. Hoppy Smith, PGA, Director of the Golf Academy of Diamondhead serves as official starter at U.S. Kids Golf Gulf Coast State Invitational For the sudden death playoff, Head Rules Official David Lindsey explains ground rules to competitors Shaun Thompson of Fulshear, Texas and Hyatt Anthony of Pass Christian, Mississippi. Anthony won on second hole in the 11-year-old division. Ava McGoey, left, finished second in girls 12- 14 division and congratulates champion Morgan Guepet. Gregg Altese, caddy for granddaughter Karstyn Altese, cheer on competitors. 11