Frederica Academy Boys Golf Team Wins Region Championship

The Knights shot a 5-under 283 to cruise to a 47-stroke victory.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:26am

An extreme close-up of a golf ball in mid-flight, surrounded by a chaotic swirl of neon-colored paint strokes, conceptually representing the raw energy and dynamic motion of a high school golf tournament.Frederica Academy's decisive regional golf championship victory showcases the program's depth of talent and bright future.Jekyll Island Today

The Frederica Academy boys golf team won the regional championship on Tuesday at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, shooting a 5-under 283 to defeat second-place Pinewood Christian by 47 strokes.

Why it matters

This is Frederica Academy's first regional golf title, cementing the program as a rising power in Georgia high school sports. The decisive victory showcases the depth and talent of the Knights' roster as they look to make a deep postseason run.

The details

Frederica Academy's team score of 283 was 5-under par for the 18-hole tournament at the Jekyll Island Golf Club. This was 47 strokes better than runner-up Pinewood Christian, demonstrating the Knights' dominance over the regional field.

  • The tournament took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Frederica Academy

A private school located in St. Simons Island, Georgia, known for its strong athletic programs, including a rising boys golf team.

Pinewood Christian

A private school in Bellville, Georgia that finished second in the regional golf tournament.

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What’s next

Frederica Academy will now advance to the state golf championships, where they will look to capture their first state title in program history.

The takeaway

Frederica Academy's decisive regional golf championship victory showcases the program's depth of talent and bright future, as they set their sights on a potential state title run.