Canipe and White win local qualifier for Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship

Waccamaw’s Will Canipe and St. James’ Jordan White won the boys and girls local qualifiers, respectively, for the inaugural Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship at Myrtle Beach National’s West Course on Saturday.

Canipe shot a 33 on the back nine en route to an even-par 72 scoresheet to claim the boys qualifier, while White won the girls division by firing an 86. With the victories, both Canipe and White have earned a spot in the Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship at TPC Myrtle Beach from Feb. 12 to 15.

Waccamaw’s Trey Salley, North Myrtle Beach’s Matthew Griego and Carolina Forest’s Kevin Burris also qualified for the tournament.

The Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship – sponsored by Founders Group International, the Dustin Johnson Golf School, and Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday – will feature a 90-player field comprised of elite-level boys and girls from across the globe. Players from 12 states and eight countries have committed to play in an event that will feature one of the strongest fields in the region. Eight of the top 12 boys from South Carolina and six of the top 10 from North Carolina will be playing, as well as seven of the top 10 SC girls.

Among the countries that will be represented are Canada, China, England, Japan, Philippines, Scotland and Sweden. Nearly a quarter of the field will be comprised of international players.

Johnson’s involvement with the tournament reflects his longtime commitment to junior golf, particularly in South Carolina, where he grew into one of the world’s best players. Through the Dustin Johnson Foundation, which is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, Johnson has donated more than $250,000 to junior golf, sponsoring numerous events throughout the state and helping cover entry costs for kids who need financial assistance.

This story was originally published January 30, 2016 at 9:47 PM with the headline "Canipe and White win local qualifier for Dustin Johnson World Junior Golf Championship."