Quinn Cox scores upset over Scott Phegley in Peoria City Championship

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Quinn Cox scores upset over Scott Phegley in Peoria City Championship
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In the 100th Peoria City Men's Golf Championship, Quinn Cox, the No. 8 seed, achieved a significant upset by defeating three-time defending champion Scott Phegley, the No. 1 seed, 1-up in the quarterfinals held at Kellogg Golf Course. Both players displayed strong performances with a total of 13 birdies combined. This victory marks a notable achievement for Cox, a Peoria native and Bradley University golfer, who now advances to the semifinals. Phegley’s loss ends his run at securing a fourth consecutive title, a rare feat accomplished by only three golfers in the tournament’s century-long history.

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  • Quinn Cox upsets Scott Phegley, 1-up in quarterfinals.
  • Both golfers made a total of 13 birdies during the match.
  • Cox advances to the semifinals of the championship.
  • Phegley ends his bid for a fourth consecutive title.
  • Cox previously earned All-America honors at ICC.
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Quinn Cox, a Bradley University golfer and Peoria native, upsets three-time defending champion in the 100th Peoria City Men's Championship quarterfinals.

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