Carter Lomax and Lyla Payne win Schooldays Golf Tournament titles

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Carter Lomax and Lyla Payne win Schooldays Golf Tournament titles

Summary

Carter Lomax of Gallatin and Lyla Payne of Clarksville secured victories in their respective divisions at the 102nd Tennessean/Metro Parks Schooldays Golf Tournament on June 5. Lomax triumphed over Wil Huddleston of Maryville 4 and 3, while Payne defeated Samantha Strothers of El Cajon, California, 2 and 1. Both players rallied in the finals after facing tough competition earlier in the tournament. Payne excelled with her short game to counter Strothers' longer drives, while Lomax improved his putting to secure his first match play title.

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By the Numbers

•Lomax defeated Huddleston 4 and 3 in boys championship.
•Payne claimed the girls title over Strothers 2 and 1.
•Lomax and Payne both had strong finishes after less notable qualifiers.
•George Armstrong won the boys 12-14 division title.
•Armstrong earned his championship after an upset in the quarterfinals.

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Lyla Payne and Carter Lomax come on strong in the Tennessean/Metro Parks Schooldays golf tournament to win the the girls and boys titles respectively
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