College Prep Event at NC State
The College Prep Series is designed to simulate the next level. Few venues fit that objective better than Lonnie Poole Golf Course.
Located on the campus of NC State, Lonnie Poole presents a strategic, modern championship layout that rewards precision over power. The course is defined by elevated green complexes, tightly mown runoff areas, and approach shots that must land on the correct tier to create realistic birdie opportunities.
Miss slightly, and recovery becomes immediate.
Across divisions, scoring reflected the test. The layout does not hand out easy looks. Wind moves freely across exposed holes. Distance control becomes critical into firm greens. Players are forced to think through angles rather than simply attack flags.
That’s exactly why it fits the College Prep Series model.
Lonnie Poole mirrors collegiate expectations — structured presentation, disciplined setup, and a layout that demands complete focus from tee to green. It exposes course management gaps and rewards emotional control.
Operationally, the venue provides a championship atmosphere aligned with HJGT standards. The campus setting elevates the environment. The conditioning reinforces the seriousness of the competition.
This isn’t a resort-style test.
It’s preparation.
Over two days in Raleigh, Lonnie Poole required strategy, resilience, and maturity — precisely what the College Prep Series is built to deliver.
boys 16-18
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, par is earned — not handed out.
Luke Langberg earned enough of them.
The Fairport, New York native posted rounds of 84-80 to finish at +20 (164), capturing the Boys 16–18 division at the College Prep Event at NC State in a week where scoring proved difficult across the board.
Lonnie Poole’s design places a premium on precise approach shots into elevated greens with tight runoff areas. When wind picks up across the exposed portions of the property, club selection becomes critical. Miss the wrong side, and recovery requires touch.
Langberg improved on Sunday — and that was the difference.
Baker Hartman finished second at +24 (168), followed closely by Townes Phillips at +25 (169), who matched Langberg’s low final-round 80. But the opening-round gap proved too much to close.
From there, the scoring spread widened. Matthew Stephens and Preston Stone rounded out the top five as the course continued to expose aggressive lines and misjudged yardages.
This wasn’t a birdie contest.
It was survival golf.
The College Prep Series environment adds another layer — collegiate conditions, firm setups, and a venue that mirrors the next level. Lonnie Poole doesn’t reward impatience. It rewards discipline.
Langberg stayed disciplined.
Two rounds under pressure. No unraveling stretch.
At NC State, that was enough.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Miles Elgert
-3 Total
No. 2 Rank
David Patrylo
-3 Total
No. 3 Rank
Sean Hachmann
E Total
boys 14-15
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, the margin for error is thin.
Luke Langberg made it thinner for everyone else.
The Fairport, New York native posted rounds of 84-80 to finish at +20 (164), capturing the Boys 14–15 division at the College Prep Event at NC State on a layout that demands disciplined approach play and confident putting.
His Sunday 80 proved decisive.
Lonnie Poole’s elevated greens and tightly mown runoff areas punish misjudged yardages. Approach shots must land on the correct tier, and wind across the exposed property often alters club selection. Players who chased aggressive pins found difficult recoveries.
Langberg adjusted.
Baker Hartman finished second at +24 (168), while Townes Phillips closed with a strong 80 to secure third at +25 (169). After the top three, the scoring gap widened as the course continued to expose inconsistencies.
This wasn’t about low numbers.
It was about minimizing damage.
The College Prep Series format adds pressure — collegiate venue, championship presentation, and a course designed to mirror next-level competition. Langberg stayed composed across both rounds, avoided volatility, and improved when the conditions tightened.
At NC State, that discipline matters.
This weekend, it delivered a title.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Luke Langberg
+20 Total
No. 2 Rank
Baker Hartman
+24 Total
No. 3 Rank
Townes Phillips
+25 Total
boys 12-13
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, even the youngest division felt the weight of extra holes.
Shane Stepnicka delivered when it mattered most.
Stepnicka and Coleman Stanley finished tied at +28 (172), forcing a playoff to decide the Boys 12–13 title at the College Prep Event at NC State.
Both players battled through two demanding rounds on a course that rarely yields easy scoring. Elevated greens, tightly mown runoff areas, and shifting wind conditions made distance control critical. Miss on the wrong tier, and recovery quickly became defensive.
Stanley opened with an 83 before posting an 89 in Round 2. Stepnicka countered with rounds of 85-87, holding steady enough to match the clubhouse mark.
That set the stage for sudden death.
In the playoff, Stepnicka executed. One more hole. One composed swing. One decisive finish.
Remington Faunce finished just one shot back at +29 (173), while Lee Phillips followed at +30. The leaderboard remained compressed at the top before widening as Lonnie Poole continued to challenge aggressive play.
This wasn’t a scoring showcase.
It was a composure test.
At a collegiate venue designed to simulate next-level conditions, learning to manage pressure — and then winning in a playoff — carries weight.
Stepnicka handled both.
At NC State, that was enough.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Shane Stepnicka
+28 Total
No. 2 Rank
Coleman Stanley
+28 Total
No. 3 Rank
Remington Faunce
+29 Total
boys 10-11
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, patience is required — regardless of age.
Jonah Hull showed enough of it to claim the title.
The Matthews, North Carolina native posted rounds of 88-93 to finish at +37 (181), capturing the Boys 10–11 division at the College Prep Event at NC State.
Lonnie Poole’s layout challenges players with elevated greens and tightly mown runoff areas that require careful distance control. For the youngest division, that means minimizing compounding mistakes and managing recovery shots when greens are missed.
Hull did that best.
Autus Li of Morrisville finished second at +63 (207), battling through two demanding rounds on a course that provides little forgiveness around the greens.
The story wasn’t about low numbers.
It was about navigating a collegiate-caliber venue designed to test fundamentals and focus. The College Prep Series setting elevates expectations, and Lonnie Poole’s strategic design exposes loose approach shots quickly.
Hull stayed steady enough across 36 holes to separate himself.
At NC State, that resilience earned the result.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Jonah Hull
+37 Total
No. 2 Rank
Autus Li
+63 Total
girls 14-18
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At Lonnie Poole Golf Course, composure carries weight.
Magdalene Ford carried it across 36 demanding holes.
The St. Petersburg, Florida native opened with an 87 before closing with a 93 to finish at +36 (180), securing the Girls 14–18 title at the College Prep Event at NC State.
Lonnie Poole’s elevated greens and tightly mown runoff areas demand precise approach play and disciplined distance control. Miss on the wrong side, and recovery becomes delicate. Over two rounds, the course consistently exposed aggressive lines and punished loose wedges.
Ford managed the test better.
Scout Schermerhorn finished second at +80 (224), battling through a venue that offers little margin for error and rewards patience above all else.
This wasn’t about low scoring.
It was about navigating a collegiate-caliber course under structured tournament conditions. The College Prep Series setting elevates expectations, and Lonnie Poole delivers a layout that mirrors next-level demands.
Ford handled the challenge.
At NC State, that resilience was enough.
Rank
Player
Total
No. 1 Rank
Magdalene Ford
+36 Total
No. 2 Rank
Scout Schermerhorn
+80 Total