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THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Incoming freshman Logan Pate won the weather-shortened 90th Texas State Junior Championship presented by Merrill Lync at the Woodlands Country Club's Tournament course on Friday.
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Pate, who was one of three players to finish the 36-hole event at 4 under par, won in a one-hole playoff.
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Playing the par-4 18th, Pate was the only of the three to par the playoff hole. He hit his drive into the left rough but found the green with his second shot. Left with about 60 feet for birdie, Pate's lag putt came within a couple of feet and he made the second putt for par.
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The tournament was shortened to 36 holes due to heavy rain and lightning.
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"I just kept to my routine and the birdie on No. 7 helped keep me close," Pate said. "Relaxing with friends helped keep me patient during the delays."
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The top five finishers of the championship earned exemptions into the George Hannon Junior Invitational, while the top finishers gained entry into the Texas Cup Invitational and the 2017 Byron Nelson Junior Championship. Player of the year points were doubled for this major championship and numerous AJGA Stars were given to the top finishers.
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