Bekemeier Wins District Title

Dylan Bekemeier outplayed the rest of the field at the district tournament Monday.
Dylan Bekemeier outplayed the rest of the field at the district tournament Monday.

Republic’s Dylan Bekemeier shot an even-par 72 at Twin Hills Country Club in Joplin to win the Class 4 District 6 championship Monday.

Bekemeier beat the rest of the field by three strokes, ahead of runner-up David Bennett of Branson, who shot a +3 75. John Fuchs of Kickapoo and Christopher Obert of Glendale finished in a tie for 3rd at +4.

Bekemeier advances to the sectional tournament on May 12 at Carthage Municipal Golf Course.

Bekemeier is trying to return to the state tournament for a 3rd consecutive season. He won the Class 3 state championship as a sophomore two years ago.

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