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Illinois Juniors Shine at Pekin Open | Peoria News
Forrest Benson dominates the Renewal by Andersen Junior Open at Pekin Country Club, firing a stellar 69 to clinch a six-under victory—just one shot ahead of a stacked field including rising star Nolan Eccles. The Peoria teen, set to graduate from Dunlap High, nearly forced a playoff with a missed birdie putt on the final hole but still posted a top-five finish for the third time this summer. Hosted by local PGA pro D.A. Points, the event spotlighted Illinois’ next generation of golf talent—proving that big things are brewing on the junior circuit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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