David Zhang Wins AJGA Northwestern Mutual

DANBURY, Conn. — David Zhang, 18, of South Glastonbury, Conn., shot a 1-under-par 71 and played steady golf despite over a one-hour rain delay en route to his first American Junior Golf Association victory at the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Blumberg Group Junior Classic. Elizabeth Brightwell, 17, of Nellysford, Va., shot a final-round 1-over-par 73 and a tournament total of 6-over-par 222 to claim victory in the Girls Division at Richter Park Golf Course.Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Blumberg Group Junior Classic featured 144 players from 20 states, two foreign countries and the District of Columbia. The field consisted of 108 boys and 36 girls, ages 12-18. The Boys Division played the par-72 Richter Park Golf Course at 6,699 yards while the Girls Division played the course at 6,021 yards.