Maddox Smith, a seventh-grader at Coulter Grove, scored a hole-in-one during a Maryville Junior High match at William’s Creek. His rare feat highlights the remarkable achievements of youth golfers in the community and signals a promising future for the local sports scene.

Miles Jackson of Spanish Fort leads after the first round of the 15-18 age group at the Future Masters, with Birmingham’s Jackson Skinner just one stroke behind and six others close on their heels.