Esterline, Schartz win OJGT's Prairie West Spring Classic

Bronx Esterline of Andover, Kan., prevailed in a playoff over Luke Newton of Edmond and Seth Gilliam of McAlester.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:35pm

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold brushstrokes of neon green, orange, and blue, capturing the dynamic motion and intensity of junior golfers competing on a golf course.The Prairie West Spring Classic showcased the raw talent and competitive spirit of the next generation of Oklahoma junior golfers.McAlester Today

Bronx Esterline of Andover, Kan., prevailed in a playoff over Luke Newton of Edmond and Seth Gilliam of McAlester in the Prairie West Spring Classic on the Oklahoma Junior Golf Tour Sunday in Weatherford. In the girls division, Avery Schartz of Wichita shot 2-under and ran away with the victory.

Why it matters

The Prairie West Spring Classic is a prestigious junior golf tournament in Oklahoma, drawing top young talent from across the region. Esterline's playoff win and Schartz's dominant performance highlight the rising stars of Oklahoma junior golf.

The details

Esterline, Newton, and Gilliam all finished regulation tied at 4-under par, forcing a playoff to determine the champion. Esterline prevailed in the playoff to claim the title. In the girls division, Avery Schartz of Wichita shot a 2-under par score to win comfortably.

  • The Prairie West Spring Classic was held on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Bronx Esterline

A junior golfer from Andover, Kansas who won the Prairie West Spring Classic in a playoff.

Luke Newton

A junior golfer from Edmond, Oklahoma who finished tied for first in the Prairie West Spring Classic and lost in a playoff.

Seth Gilliam

A junior golfer from McAlester, Oklahoma who finished tied for first in the Prairie West Spring Classic and lost in a playoff.

Avery Schartz

A junior golfer from Wichita, Kansas who won the girls division of the Prairie West Spring Classic by shooting 2-under par.

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The takeaway

The Prairie West Spring Classic showcased the impressive talent of junior golfers from across Oklahoma and Kansas, with Bronx Esterline and Avery Schartz emerging victorious in their respective divisions.