Vann anxious to prove he's back while recovering from knee injury

Justin Vann has evidence to present when it comes to his golf game, and it's long overdue.

Two years after barely missing out on qualifying for the state championship as a freshman, then having his 2011 season wrecked by a career-threatening knee injury, Vann is all about validation.

The Fulton junior will finally get his chance when he competes in the Class 3 state championship starting Monday at Rivercut Golf Club in Springfield. Vann tees off in the first round at 9:03 a.m.

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