Whispering Pines Junior Golf Program

The 2026 Whispering Pines Junior Golf Program Summer Camp is officially in the books!

We had an incredible week filled with instruction, drills, on-course learning, team competitions, and a fantastic tournament to wrap everything up.

First, we would like to thank Whispering Pines for hosting us once again, along with our sponsors, coaches, parents, and volunteers who helped make this week possible. We truly could not do it without your support.

Throughout the week, our campers focused on four core value words:

• Monday – Respect
• Tuesday – Perseverance
• Wednesday – Attitude
• Thursday – Teamwork

Our junior golfers embraced these values every day. They showed respect for their coaches and fellow campers, persevered through the summer heat, maintained positive attitudes, and worked together as teammates throughout the week.

The team competition was one of the closest and most competitive races we have ever had. Congratulations to our Team Champions, The Ballers: Asher Broome, Rolin Rounsaville, Remy Hester, Emery Hester, Teddy Cockerham, and Will Battley.

Finishing in second place was the GB Golfers: Blakeleigh Jones, Kinsley Parker, October Wheat, Kinsley Harrison, Hunter Williams, and John Henry.

Friday’s tournament featured some of the best scores in summer camp history, and we could not be more proud of how much our golfers improved throughout the week.

Closest to the pin winners:
#3 - Buddy Cowart
#7 - Hayden Maples
#14 - Patterson Smith

Girls Division Champions (Even Par 36):
Maggie Barbour, Mali Avila, Ashlee Archer, Mary Davis, and Tenley Ingram

Girls Division Runner-Up (1 Over 37, won by scorecard playoff):
Annistyn Rice, Maggie McNease, Kinsley Harrison, and October Wheat

Boys Division Champions (3 Under Par 33):
Hayden Maples, Hunter Williams, John Henry, and Holden Stuckey

Boys Division Runner-Up (2 Under Par 34, won by scorecard playoff):
Benjamin Catchpole, Patterson Smith, and Xander Nelson

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s camp. We are extremely proud of all of our junior golfers and the progress they made throughout the week.

We look forward to seeing everyone again next summer for another great camp!

Congratulations to Coach JT Wilson on recording the second hole-in-one of his career!

JT made his ace on Hole #4 at The Park Golf Club. Playing 100 yards, he hit a 58° wedge that landed just past the hole before spinning back and finding the bottom of the cup.

Congratulations, Coach JT, on an incredible shot and a memory you’ll never forget!

Join us in wishing Coach Connor Phillips and Coach JT Wilson the best of luck as they compete in the Mississippi State Amateur over the next four days!

We’re proud to have them representing Whispering Pines on one of the state’s biggest stages. Play well, enjoy the week, and make us proud, guys!

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Coaches Spotlight day 7:

Coach Lucas Dixon: 11th grade, 15 years old, East Central High School golf team, National Beta Club Member

Sponsor of the day: Phillips Petroleum Services, Thank you for your continued support of the junior golf program! It is greatly appreciated!

1. What is your favorite club to hit? 5 wood

2. How long have you been with the program teaching?
2 months

3. What are your goals in playing golf. To make it to the PGA Tour

4. What is your favorite station to teach? Putting

5. What do you love about golf? Hitting a pure shot

Coaches Spotlight day 7:

Coach Liliana Dixon: 9th grade, 14 years old, East Central High School golf team, East Central Middle School student of the month, All A's and B's honor roll

Sponsor of the day: Dixie Seat Cover, Thank you for your continued support of the junior golf program! It is greatly appreciated!

1. What is your favorite club to hit? Putter

2. How long have you been with the program teaching?
2 months

3. What are your goals in playing golf. To get better and play in college

4. What is your favorite station to teach? Tic Tac Toe

5. What do you love about golf? Meeting new people

Congratulations to our Tuesday/Thursday player of the month Mason Verrett! Also, a huge shout out to our sponsor of the month Coastal Wealth Management! Thank you for your continued support of the junior program we greatly appreciate it! We asked Mason a few questions and here are his responses:

1. What is your favorite club to hit?
Hybrid

2. What is your favorite challenge?
Battleship

3. What is your favorite core value word?
Responsibility

4. Which coach has made the biggest impact on you since you started junior golf?
Coach Preston

5. What do you love most about golf?
Hitting a long drive

There is under a week left until we draw for this dual custom bar cooler! Message this page or see one of the clubhouse attendants at Whispering Pines for tickets.

We will draw the morning of Saturday, May 23rd. All proceeds will benefit the Whispering Pines Junior Golf Program

Happy Mother's Day to all of our wonderful Moms!