Krishna Poonia’s son Lakshya finishes tied 2nd at Junior Prep Tour

Young golfer Lakshya Raj Poonia, son of 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist discus thrower Krishna Poonia, finished a creditable tied second in the boys (13-18) category of the Junior Prep Tour event 6 in Florida, U.S.

Published : Jun 22, 2018 20:51 IST

Lakshya scored 10-over 82 at the 72 par Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida to share the second spot with Alejandro Arteta.

Young golfer Lakshya Raj Poonia, son of 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medallist discus thrower Krishna Poonia, finished a creditable tied second in the boys (13-18) category of the Junior Prep Tour event 6 in Florida, US.

Lakshya scored 10-over 82 at the 72 par Mayacoo Lakes Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida to share the second spot with Alejandro Arteta.

Quinn Walker finished at the top with a score of 79.

The Junior Prep Tour is an entry level tour, encompassing a nine month season of golf played on some of South Florida’s best golf courses, for junior golfers from ages 9-18 who are looking to make the jump from team golf and other entry level junior programs to the next level of competition.