Lamar golfers ink with MCC

(MERIDIAN)- Meridian Community College golf coach Sean Covich announced the signing of two Lamar High School golfing standouts to his 2007 recruiting class Tuesday morning.

Clay Bounds and John Everett signed to play for Covich and the MCC golf team starting in the fall of 2007.

“These two young men are exactly the kind of student-athletes that we want at this program,” said Covich.

“Not only do they possess a lot of talent on the golf course, they will succeed in their academics and represent this school with class everywhere we travel.”

Bounds comes to MCC as one of the more decorated golfers in the State of Mississippi. He has been a member of the Lamar golf team since 6th grade and helped guide Lamar to four MPSA State Championships in five seasons.

In 2004 Bounds won three events including the MJGA Tour Pros of Tomorrow Junior Classic, Gulf States PGA Northwood Classic and the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour’s Woodlands Classic in Gulf Shores, AL. At the 2004 Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament in Memphis, Bounds shot 71-72-69 to place 13th overall, earning him two AJGA Tour exemptions.

In 2005, Bounds won the Mississippi “Big I” Junior Championship shooting 74-73. With that win, he qualified for the National “Big I” Junior Championship in Lafayette, IN where he placed 12th out of 108 golfers. At the 2005 Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament in Memphis, Bounds shot 74-72-69. That year, he also won the medalist title at the MPSA State 3A championship and medalist at the Lamar Invitational at Northwood shooting 67 (-4).

In 2006, Bounds captured two medalist titles winning at Old Waverly Golf Club with a 1-under par 71 and at Indian Hills in Alabama with a 1-over 73. At the 2006 Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament in Memphis, Bounds shot 73-70-70 to place 14th overall, earning him two AJGA Tour exemptions.

As a senior, Bounds guided the Raiders to their second straight MPSA Overall State title shooting a 73 and claiming 5th overall in the individual results.

Overall Bounds has posted 25 rounds of even-par or lower in his junior golfing career, he has finished in the top-five Mississippi Junior Golfer of the Year point standings three times and has participated in prestigious events on the SJGT Tour, MJGA Tour, AJGA Tour, and in USGA qualifiers.

Bounds also played varsity soccer for Lamar and earned his Eagle Scout honor this year. He is a member of Central United Methodist Church and is the son of Dale Bounds.

Everett has been a member of the Lamar Raider golf team 8th thru the 12th grade. The Raiders won four MPSA State Championships in the five seasons that he played.

Individually, Everett has played on various junior golf circuits including the Mississippi Junior Golf Tour.

In the summer of 2004, Everett claimed the prestigious Northwood Junior Club Championship by posting rounds of 72-73.

In the summer of 2005, Everett posted rounds of 74-73 to claim third in the MJGA Northwood Jr. Classic.

In 2006, Everett participated in the Tom Tarleton Invitational, posting a top-ten (8th place) individual finish.

A native of Meridian, Everett is also a member of the Lamar High School basketball team. He is a member of Polar Springs Baptist Church. His brother (Stewart) played tennis for MCC. He is the son of Keith and Darlene Everett.


BOUNDS Stats:
2004- Won the MJGA Tour Pros of Tomorrow Junior Golf Classic, Gulf States PGA Jr. Tour Northwood Classic and the Southeastern Junior Golf Tour Woodlands Classic. Placed top15 at the Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament shooting 71-72-69.
2005- Won Mississippi Junior “Big I” Qualifier (74-73) earning a trip to the National “Big I” Championship, where he finished 12th out of 108 golfers. Shot 74-72-69 at the Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament. Won the MPSA Championship and won the Lamar Spring invitational shooting 67.
2006- Won two medalist titles for Lamar. Placed 14th overall at the Bubba Conlee National Junior Tournament with rounds of 73-70-70.
2007- Shot 73 to place 5th overall at the MPSA Overall State Championship and led Lamar to the Overall State Championship.

EVERETT Stats:
2004- Won the Northwood Junior Club Championship (72-73)
2005- 3rd place at MJGA Northwood Junior Classic (74-73)
2006- Tom Tarleton Invitational top-ten finish (8th place)
Played varsity basketball for Lamar
Brother Stewart played tennis for MCC