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Schenkel Invitational Kid's Clinic tees off annual collegiate tournament
Georgia Southern leads after first day of competition at Forest Heights Country Club
Georgia Southern sophomore golfer Thomas Horne, right, gives some advice and encouragement as Mac Hill, 9, aims for the pin at the chipping green during the 2026 Schenkel Invitational Kid's Clinic Wednesday at Forest Heights Country Club.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
The 46th annual Schenkel Invitational teed off Friday morning at Forest Heights Country Club with 15 teams competing, including Notre Dame, Utah, Maryland, Wisconsin and Army.
Coming into the tournament after finishing as co-champion of the prestigious Johnnie-O Collegiate at Sea Island, host team Georgia Southern is leading after the first round at 10 under par.Â
The tournament continues Saturday with the final round on Sunday. Admission is free to the public.
Pierce Humphries, 4, demonstrates a determined look as he gets some work on the driving range during the 2026 Schenkel Invitational Kid's Clinic on Wednesday, March 11.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
Northern Illinois head golf coach John Carlson, center, and his team prepare to teach the finer points of putting as a new group of kids rotate in during of 2026 Schenkel Invitational Kid's Clinic.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
Georgia Southern head golf coach Carter Collins makes himself a big target during the Kid's Clinic.
- photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff
