Joy Kim Will Compete in State Golf Tournament
St. Peter's senior Joy Kim tees off at Akron's Firestone County Club this Sunday for the state championship.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Golf
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St. Peter's senior golfer Joy Kim is set to compete in the Division II state tournament starting Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Fazio Course in Akron. The event will span 36 holes over two days of competition.
Why it matters
The tournament brings together top regional golfers to vie for the title, with players contending with both the challenging course layout and potential weather disruptions. Hurricane Isaias may threaten the opening round scheduled for Sunday.
The competition format requires golfers to play 36 holes over two days of action at the Firestone County Club Fazio Course. Kim enters the event following an 87 at the district tournament and a 78 at the sectional level.
The players
Joy Kim
She is a senior golfer representing St. Peter's high school.
Eva Lim
She is the 2025 individual state golf champion.
The details
Joy Kim, representing St. Peter's, looks to improve upon her 13th-place finish from the 2024 state tournament. The field is competing for the individual title previously won by Eva Lim, who recorded a 70 in 2025.
Timeline
2024: Joy Kim placed 13th at the state tournament.
2025: Eva Lim won the individual state title.
Sunday, October 11, 2026: The tournament opening round begins.
Monday, October 12, 2026: The tournament concludes.
Season Trajectory
This tournament serves as the culminating event for the Division II golf season, finalizing the individual rankings for the year. The results will determine the new state champion while providing a final benchmark for participants' careers at the high school level.
Spectators and followers of the tournament should monitor official updates regarding a possible cancellation of the opening round due to weather. The final outcome will determine if any participant can improve upon the 164-stroke benchmark previously set by Kim.
The takeaway
Golfers must prepare for both competitive pressure and changing environmental conditions when playing at the elite high school level. Flexibility remains essential for athletes navigating multiday tournaments in the face of incoming severe weather systems.
Further reading
For more on local high school athletics, visit our Akron Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Richland Source.
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