August 26, 2009
The 2009 local summer junior golf season has come to an end and I have compiled a list of the top point winners for the six major junior tournaments held in the Washington, DC area. These are the Frank Emmet Schoolboy (June 22-24), the Mid Atlantic Junior (June 25-26), the Maryland State Junior (June 29-30), the Bobby Gorin (July 20-22), the Bob Riley Junior Open (August 3-4), and the Dewey Ricketts (August 10-12).
Top 25
1) Matt Brown (90) ( a 2nd, 3rd,4T, 6T and 13th)
2) Denny McCarthy (84.5) ( two wins - Schoolboy & Mid Atlantic)
3) Robert Zehnder (69.5) ( 1st-Ricketts & 3rd at Mid Atlantic)
4) Brian McCormick (61.5)
5) Sean Bososh (60) (second twice)
6) Alex Church (57.5) (2nd in MD State)
7) Colin St. Maxens (54.5) (Bobby Gorin winner)
8) Brennan Wallman (42.5)
9) Bart George (41.5)
10) Josh Eure (40) (first at MD State)
10) Garrett Fitzgerald (40) (first at Bob Riley)
12) Jason Clatworthy (39)
13) Nate Cohan (36.5)
14) Ryan Cole (35.5)
15) Sam Spikell (32.5)
16) Marc Youngentob (32.5)
17) Richie Steinwand (31)(runner-up at Gorin)
18) Robert Lobban (30.5)
19) Tim Gregg (30)(2nd at Riley)
20) Garrett Harding (29.5)
21) Danny Wayson (29)
21) Greg Bourdon (29)
23) Keegan Boone (28.5) (played mostly in the younger age bracket)
24) Casey Taylor (28)
25) Alex Hoffman (27.5)
The points are awarded on the following basis:
1) = 40
2) = 30
3) = 20
4) = 18
5) = 17
6) = 16
7) = 15
8) = 14
9) = 13
10)= 12
11)= 11
and so on to 21+) = 1
The Schoolboy is a three-day event as is the Dewey Ricketts, with cuts each day. The Mid Atlantic, the Maryland State, and the Bob Riley are all two-day affairs with one cut, and the Bobby Gorin is the only match play event. If a player was cut after the second day, he was awarded points based on the remaining number of players in the field regardless of his position.
I have limited the selection to just the older age group in some of the tournaments for calculation purposes.
I recognize that these points are chosen arbitrarily and subject to some argument. They are NOT used to determine the WMGA Junior Player of the Year. I feel certain that performance in other tournaments such as USGA qualifiers, the Williamson Cup and the Mid Atlantic Team Invitational will probably be taken into consideration as well as these six when the Committee meets to select the POY.
Having said that, I do believe that Matt Brown has had an extraordinary Summer season AND he played in all six tournaments. Not all players can lay claim to that.
But given his performance on the National Stage both at the USGA JR and the USGA AM as well as the Big "I" Insurance Classic, Denny McCarthy will probably be selected.
Of interest to me are the names of certain players who are no where to be found in the Top 25. Ben Warnquist has disappeared from the local events. Tyler Wingo isn't at any of these six nor were Joe Buttgereit and Jay Dove.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Matt Brown Finishes Second in Dewey Ricketts
August 10-12, 2009
Hidden Creek CC
27th Dewey Ricketts Memorial
Matt Brown watched in disbelief as Robert Zehnder made a triple bogey 7 on the 18th at Hidden Creek. He had been eating his lunch while watching the action from the veranda overlooking the course when it suddenly occurred to him that there might be a playoff and he should get ready. Previously, Matt had discounted any thought of a victory because Zehnder's three birdies on the back nine had given him a comfortable lead going in to the last hole. But the winner made his final putt to avoid a Van de Velde finish.
Matt played very consistently through the three days with rounds of 74-75-75. He trailed the first day leader Robert Lobban by 5 shots, but he was only one back after his second round to Lobban and Zehnder. He couldn't match the torrid birdie pace that Zehnder put on the board in the third round, however.
Teammate Mike Marcus opened with an outstanding 70 in the first round that left him one shot behind the leader, but his second (82) and third (83) dropped him well down the board. This was the final junior tournament for both Matt and Michael as they head off to college at the end of the month. Matt is going to Furman while Mike is headed to Boston College.
Results:
1) Robert Zehnder 76-72-75 = 223
2) Matt Brown 74-75-75 = 224
3) Bart George 77-72-76 = 225
3) Casey Taylor 75-80-70 = 225
5) Robert Lobban 69-79-78 = 226
6) Adam Hallberlin 75-76-78 = 229
6) Brian McCormick 76-77-76 = 229
8) Sam Stewart 77-74-80 = 231
8) Brennan Wallman 74-81-76 = 231
10) Garrett Harding 74-82-76 = 232
11) Kyle Chittim 78-78-77 = 233
12 Daniel Wayson 75-81-79 = 235
12) Michael Marcus 70-82-83 = 235
14) Michael Hill 76-80-80 = 236
15) Brian Perrine 78-78-81 = 237
16) Andrew Gallagher 76-79-88 = 243
Hidden Creek CC
27th Dewey Ricketts Memorial
Matt Brown watched in disbelief as Robert Zehnder made a triple bogey 7 on the 18th at Hidden Creek. He had been eating his lunch while watching the action from the veranda overlooking the course when it suddenly occurred to him that there might be a playoff and he should get ready. Previously, Matt had discounted any thought of a victory because Zehnder's three birdies on the back nine had given him a comfortable lead going in to the last hole. But the winner made his final putt to avoid a Van de Velde finish.
Matt played very consistently through the three days with rounds of 74-75-75. He trailed the first day leader Robert Lobban by 5 shots, but he was only one back after his second round to Lobban and Zehnder. He couldn't match the torrid birdie pace that Zehnder put on the board in the third round, however.
Teammate Mike Marcus opened with an outstanding 70 in the first round that left him one shot behind the leader, but his second (82) and third (83) dropped him well down the board. This was the final junior tournament for both Matt and Michael as they head off to college at the end of the month. Matt is going to Furman while Mike is headed to Boston College.
Results:
1) Robert Zehnder 76-72-75 = 223
2) Matt Brown 74-75-75 = 224
3) Bart George 77-72-76 = 225
3) Casey Taylor 75-80-70 = 225
5) Robert Lobban 69-79-78 = 226
6) Adam Hallberlin 75-76-78 = 229
6) Brian McCormick 76-77-76 = 229
8) Sam Stewart 77-74-80 = 231
8) Brennan Wallman 74-81-76 = 231
10) Garrett Harding 74-82-76 = 232
11) Kyle Chittim 78-78-77 = 233
12 Daniel Wayson 75-81-79 = 235
12) Michael Marcus 70-82-83 = 235
14) Michael Hill 76-80-80 = 236
15) Brian Perrine 78-78-81 = 237
16) Andrew Gallagher 76-79-88 = 243
McCarthy Wins Williamson Cup at Oak Hill; WMGA Takes Second
Agust 15, 2009
Oak Hill Cc
Rochester, NY
Denny McCarthy played two exceptional rounds of golf on the two courses of the historic Oak Hill complex in Rochester, NY to take the individual Williamson Cup title while leading the WMGA Junior Team to a second place finish(McCarthy (67-70--137), Greg Bourdon (74-78--152), Alex Church (73-80--153) and Jordan Sweet (74-80--154). The low three of four scores count in each round of the competition.
Denny's opening 67 tied him with Gavin Hall and Yarik Merkulov over the West Course. In the afternoon Denny bogeyed the first two holes and completed the front nine in 3-over. Hall and Merkulov were both one-over. After bogeys by Hall (11) and Merkulov (12) their lead was down to one. Then Denny got hot and birdied 13, 14,and the difficult 17th while his opponents both made two bogeys on the final few holes.
Greg had his troubles with the big numbers in the afternoon as he recorded a triple and 2 doubles. He tied for 14th.
Results:
Team
Rochester District GA 205-221--426
Washington Metropolitan GA 214-228--442
Pennsylvania GA 220-225-445
Metropolitan (NY) GA 219-227--446
Ontario GA 221-230--451
Delaware GA 217-238--217-238--455
GA of Philadelphia 227-229-456
Western Pennsylvania GA 224-235--459
Syracuse GA 228-231--459
Quebec GA 234-233--467
Individual:
Denny McCarthy (WMGA) 67-70--137
Gavin Hall (RDGA) 67-72--139
Yarik Merkulov (RDGA) 67-74--141
Nicholas Reach (PGA) 70-73--143
Corey Connors (OGA) 72-71-143
Andrew Baldo (DGA) 69-78--147
Dillon Corbo (MGA) 70-77--147
Joe Colosi (RDGA) 71-76--147
Mark Reilly (MGA) 74-74--148
Nicolas Fortin (QGA) 75-76--151
Eric Edmunds (SGA) 74-77-151
Ryan McCormick (MGA) 75-76--151
Andrew Feldman (PGA) 74-77-151
Vince Boyle (GAP) 77-75--152
Garrett Browning (WPGA) 72-80--152
Stephane Dubois (OGA) 74-78--152
Greg Jarmas (GAP) 70-82--152
Greg Bourdon (WMGA) 74-78--152
Alex Church (WMGA) 73-80--153
Aaron Burton (DGA) 74-79--153
Kevin Ellison (PGA) 78-75--153
Darren Simmons (WPGA) 76-77--153
Jordan Sweet (WMGA) 74-80--154
Tommy Leech (PGA) 76-78-154
Benton Kircher (RDGA) 79-75--154
Ryan McGinnis (SGA) 78-77--155
Easton Renwick (WPGA) 77-78--155
Peter Kim (MGA) 78-78--156
Jeff Baldetti (SGA) 76-80--156
Bradley Graham (OGA) 75-82--157
Mike Amole (GAP) 82-76--158
Kyle Raudenbush (GAP) 80-78--158
Christopher Hickman (DGA) 77-81--158
Erik Davis (SGA) 82-77--159
Jack Sedgwick (OGA) 78-81--159
Dominic Brabant (QGA) 80-79--159
Tyler Scarborough (DGA) 74-86--160
Ryan Prokay (WPGA) 76-87--163
Marc-Olivier Paliement (QGA) 85-78--163
Hugo Vincent (QGA) 79-91--170
Oak Hill Cc
Rochester, NY
Denny McCarthy played two exceptional rounds of golf on the two courses of the historic Oak Hill complex in Rochester, NY to take the individual Williamson Cup title while leading the WMGA Junior Team to a second place finish(McCarthy (67-70--137), Greg Bourdon (74-78--152), Alex Church (73-80--153) and Jordan Sweet (74-80--154). The low three of four scores count in each round of the competition.
Denny's opening 67 tied him with Gavin Hall and Yarik Merkulov over the West Course. In the afternoon Denny bogeyed the first two holes and completed the front nine in 3-over. Hall and Merkulov were both one-over. After bogeys by Hall (11) and Merkulov (12) their lead was down to one. Then Denny got hot and birdied 13, 14,and the difficult 17th while his opponents both made two bogeys on the final few holes.
Greg had his troubles with the big numbers in the afternoon as he recorded a triple and 2 doubles. He tied for 14th.
Results:
Team
Rochester District GA 205-221--426
Washington Metropolitan GA 214-228--442
Pennsylvania GA 220-225-445
Metropolitan (NY) GA 219-227--446
Ontario GA 221-230--451
Delaware GA 217-238--217-238--455
GA of Philadelphia 227-229-456
Western Pennsylvania GA 224-235--459
Syracuse GA 228-231--459
Quebec GA 234-233--467
Individual:
Denny McCarthy (WMGA) 67-70--137
Gavin Hall (RDGA) 67-72--139
Yarik Merkulov (RDGA) 67-74--141
Nicholas Reach (PGA) 70-73--143
Corey Connors (OGA) 72-71-143
Andrew Baldo (DGA) 69-78--147
Dillon Corbo (MGA) 70-77--147
Joe Colosi (RDGA) 71-76--147
Mark Reilly (MGA) 74-74--148
Nicolas Fortin (QGA) 75-76--151
Eric Edmunds (SGA) 74-77-151
Ryan McCormick (MGA) 75-76--151
Andrew Feldman (PGA) 74-77-151
Vince Boyle (GAP) 77-75--152
Garrett Browning (WPGA) 72-80--152
Stephane Dubois (OGA) 74-78--152
Greg Jarmas (GAP) 70-82--152
Greg Bourdon (WMGA) 74-78--152
Alex Church (WMGA) 73-80--153
Aaron Burton (DGA) 74-79--153
Kevin Ellison (PGA) 78-75--153
Darren Simmons (WPGA) 76-77--153
Jordan Sweet (WMGA) 74-80--154
Tommy Leech (PGA) 76-78-154
Benton Kircher (RDGA) 79-75--154
Ryan McGinnis (SGA) 78-77--155
Easton Renwick (WPGA) 77-78--155
Peter Kim (MGA) 78-78--156
Jeff Baldetti (SGA) 76-80--156
Bradley Graham (OGA) 75-82--157
Mike Amole (GAP) 82-76--158
Kyle Raudenbush (GAP) 80-78--158
Christopher Hickman (DGA) 77-81--158
Erik Davis (SGA) 82-77--159
Jack Sedgwick (OGA) 78-81--159
Dominic Brabant (QGA) 80-79--159
Tyler Scarborough (DGA) 74-86--160
Ryan Prokay (WPGA) 76-87--163
Marc-Olivier Paliement (QGA) 85-78--163
Hugo Vincent (QGA) 79-91--170
Brown & Bourdon Tie for Sixth at Riley
August 3-4, 2009
Belle Haven CC
Matt Brown opened the first round of the Bob Riley Open (formerly the Washington Metro Junior Open) with a 73 that put him in a tie for third behind Garrett Fitzgerald (71) and Justin Butler (72); Greg Bourdon shot an opening 76 that tied him 10th. I should point out that Justin Butler is a rising junior at Prep but he plays tennis during the school season and golf during the summer.
Fitzgerald duplicated his 71 as he cruised to an easy 7 stroke win with a 142. Matt slipped to a 79 (152) while Greg shot another 76 for his 152. Justin tumbled way down the board with an 87 for 159.
Results:
1) Garrett Fitzgerald 71 - 71 = 142
2) Tim Gregg 77 - 72 = 149
3) Morgan Hill 76 - 74 = 150
4) Garrett Harding 78 - 73 = 151
4) Brian McCormick 75 - 76 = 151
6) Matt Brown 73 - 79 = 152
6) Greg Bourdon 76 - 76 = 152
6) Marc Youngentob 78 - 74 =152
6) Robert Lobban 76 - 76 = 152
6) Max Ruge 75 - 77 = 152
6) Brennan Wallman 75 - 77 = 152
12) Bart George 75 - 78 = 153
12) Robert Zehnder 73 - 80 = 153
14) Casey Taylor 78 - 76 = 154
15) Chris Soderlund 78 - 77 = 155
16) Garrett Burke 78 - 78 = 156
17) Ryan Lee-Young 78 - 79 = 157
18) Nathan Bubes 76 - 83 = 159
18) Justin Butler 72 - 87 = 159
20) Alex Taylor 78 - 84 = 162
20) Evan Hughes 75 - 87 = 162
20) Richie Steinwand 75 - 87 = 162
Belle Haven CC
Matt Brown opened the first round of the Bob Riley Open (formerly the Washington Metro Junior Open) with a 73 that put him in a tie for third behind Garrett Fitzgerald (71) and Justin Butler (72); Greg Bourdon shot an opening 76 that tied him 10th. I should point out that Justin Butler is a rising junior at Prep but he plays tennis during the school season and golf during the summer.
Fitzgerald duplicated his 71 as he cruised to an easy 7 stroke win with a 142. Matt slipped to a 79 (152) while Greg shot another 76 for his 152. Justin tumbled way down the board with an 87 for 159.
Results:
1) Garrett Fitzgerald 71 - 71 = 142
2) Tim Gregg 77 - 72 = 149
3) Morgan Hill 76 - 74 = 150
4) Garrett Harding 78 - 73 = 151
4) Brian McCormick 75 - 76 = 151
6) Matt Brown 73 - 79 = 152
6) Greg Bourdon 76 - 76 = 152
6) Marc Youngentob 78 - 74 =152
6) Robert Lobban 76 - 76 = 152
6) Max Ruge 75 - 77 = 152
6) Brennan Wallman 75 - 77 = 152
12) Bart George 75 - 78 = 153
12) Robert Zehnder 73 - 80 = 153
14) Casey Taylor 78 - 76 = 154
15) Chris Soderlund 78 - 77 = 155
16) Garrett Burke 78 - 78 = 156
17) Ryan Lee-Young 78 - 79 = 157
18) Nathan Bubes 76 - 83 = 159
18) Justin Butler 72 - 87 = 159
20) Alex Taylor 78 - 84 = 162
20) Evan Hughes 75 - 87 = 162
20) Richie Steinwand 75 - 87 = 162
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Washington Post Fails Again; So Does USGA
I read with dismay the recent articles in the Washington Post (Monday, August 23, 2009 and Tuesday, August 24, 2009) regarding Kevin McLister and the USGA Am in OK. I have no idea who Kevin is other than what I read in the article. He has never shown up on the radar of any of the local junior tournaments when he was a junior. He is now a student at Delaware. But he isn't my concern or question.
I was truly angered that the Post would devote 24" of column space to this article (plus photo) and NOT mention the other local players. Yes, I know that Denny McCarthy is a local player and I have more than a passing interest in his success. But what about Zach Lese and Steve Delmar? Why did the Post choose to ignore them?
So I ripped off an email to the offending "journalist", Bill Oram, who responded with "Bob, Thanks for your note. I had no idea that these other golfers had qualified. From what I'd found Kevin seemed to be the one who was closest to DC. I've forwarded your note to our editors encouraging them to put in the scores from these other golfers in future days.
Thank you for reading."
What kind of "journalist" is Bill Oram? He could not find the info? Just check the web site for the USGA! There is a list of local qualifiers. He could have checked the one that Kevin McLister played in and noted that Denny played there as well! As my mother was fond of saying "Bend your knees." - meaning you've got to put some effort into looking!But I realize that the Washington Post has NOT covered a single important local Junior Golf tournament this entire summer. They did run a short blurb when Denny won the Big "I", probably fed from the tournament itself. Rip and print stuff. Not one mention of the Schoolboy - oldest junior tournament in the area, which was celebrating its 75th! They use to cover that tournament every day - in depth. They don't "cover" anything anymore. Just look at any other local summer sport. No golf, no swimming, no track and field. But they will print "fluff" pieces they think show their in-depth coverage of sensitive issues. Please, they don't cover because they won't cover.
USGA Goofs
Ken Klavon is the hack who "reports" on the USGA tournament, this time at the AM in OK. He files a number of articles each and every day so it might be safe to assume that he might miss some facts or two.
BUT in his "Amateur Story lines" he indicates all the junior players in the field and he fails to include Denny AND he lists all the juniors who played in the USGA JR AM and are playing in the Amateur AND again fails to include Denny! He even lists Kevin McLister as 39 and a Mid-Amateur. I think Kevin is 20.
Aggravating that these "journalists" get paid for putting material out there and they can't bother to cover the facts or get ALL the facts.
Examiner Rules
At least I can count on Kevin Dunleavy of the Examiner to get a story correct. He wrote a good article on Denny's feats at the Big "I" earlier and managed to get a few other bits in the piece as well. So how does Kevin get it right and the Washington Post and the USGA get it wrong. Easy. The other writers shanked it.
I was truly angered that the Post would devote 24" of column space to this article (plus photo) and NOT mention the other local players. Yes, I know that Denny McCarthy is a local player and I have more than a passing interest in his success. But what about Zach Lese and Steve Delmar? Why did the Post choose to ignore them?
So I ripped off an email to the offending "journalist", Bill Oram, who responded with "Bob, Thanks for your note. I had no idea that these other golfers had qualified. From what I'd found Kevin seemed to be the one who was closest to DC. I've forwarded your note to our editors encouraging them to put in the scores from these other golfers in future days.
Thank you for reading."
What kind of "journalist" is Bill Oram? He could not find the info? Just check the web site for the USGA! There is a list of local qualifiers. He could have checked the one that Kevin McLister played in and noted that Denny played there as well! As my mother was fond of saying "Bend your knees." - meaning you've got to put some effort into looking!But I realize that the Washington Post has NOT covered a single important local Junior Golf tournament this entire summer. They did run a short blurb when Denny won the Big "I", probably fed from the tournament itself. Rip and print stuff. Not one mention of the Schoolboy - oldest junior tournament in the area, which was celebrating its 75th! They use to cover that tournament every day - in depth. They don't "cover" anything anymore. Just look at any other local summer sport. No golf, no swimming, no track and field. But they will print "fluff" pieces they think show their in-depth coverage of sensitive issues. Please, they don't cover because they won't cover.
USGA Goofs
Ken Klavon is the hack who "reports" on the USGA tournament, this time at the AM in OK. He files a number of articles each and every day so it might be safe to assume that he might miss some facts or two.
BUT in his "Amateur Story lines" he indicates all the junior players in the field and he fails to include Denny AND he lists all the juniors who played in the USGA JR AM and are playing in the Amateur AND again fails to include Denny! He even lists Kevin McLister as 39 and a Mid-Amateur. I think Kevin is 20.
Aggravating that these "journalists" get paid for putting material out there and they can't bother to cover the facts or get ALL the facts.
Examiner Rules
At least I can count on Kevin Dunleavy of the Examiner to get a story correct. He wrote a good article on Denny's feats at the Big "I" earlier and managed to get a few other bits in the piece as well. So how does Kevin get it right and the Washington Post and the USGA get it wrong. Easy. The other writers shanked it.
McCarthy Falters in Second Round at US AM; Strang, Cohan, & Bourdon Tie in AJGA
August 24, 2009
Southern Hills CC
Denny McCarthy came up short of making the cut for the match play portion of the USGA Amateur at Southern Hills CC in Tulsa, OK. He fired a three-over 73 on the very tough Southern Hills course on Monday but slipped on the longer but seemingly easier scoring Cedar Ridge course today. He closed with a double bogey on 17 and a bogey on 18 for a 78 = 151. There will be a playoff for four slots tomorrow am for all those who shot 148.
He was the low individual from the local area and he tied for 7th among all the juniors who played in the field of 312. He tied for 122.
In the AJGA tournament at Kingsmill this week Wes Strang, Nate Cohan, and Greg Bourdon all shot 76 to finish tied for 37th. There a number of local players in this field including Jordan Sweet (69), Tyler Wingo (73), Mason Short (73), Jerrel Parrish (75), Connor Tendall (77), and Jay Pinkos (83). There are two more days to play
Southern Hills CC
Denny McCarthy came up short of making the cut for the match play portion of the USGA Amateur at Southern Hills CC in Tulsa, OK. He fired a three-over 73 on the very tough Southern Hills course on Monday but slipped on the longer but seemingly easier scoring Cedar Ridge course today. He closed with a double bogey on 17 and a bogey on 18 for a 78 = 151. There will be a playoff for four slots tomorrow am for all those who shot 148.
He was the low individual from the local area and he tied for 7th among all the juniors who played in the field of 312. He tied for 122.
In the AJGA tournament at Kingsmill this week Wes Strang, Nate Cohan, and Greg Bourdon all shot 76 to finish tied for 37th. There a number of local players in this field including Jordan Sweet (69), Tyler Wingo (73), Mason Short (73), Jerrel Parrish (75), Connor Tendall (77), and Jay Pinkos (83). There are two more days to play
Monday, August 24, 2009
McCarthy opens US AM with 73
August 24, 2009
Southern Hills GC
Denny McCarthy played the very tough Southern Hills course in three-over par today in the first round of the USGA Am event. He bogeyed 14, 15 and double bogeyed 18 on his way to a first nine total of 3-over 38; his two birdies and two bogeys on the front side kept him at even for that nine. His 73 puts him in a tie for 45th but there are still a lot of very good players left.
Southern Hills GC
Denny McCarthy played the very tough Southern Hills course in three-over par today in the first round of the USGA Am event. He bogeyed 14, 15 and double bogeyed 18 on his way to a first nine total of 3-over 38; his two birdies and two bogeys on the front side kept him at even for that nine. His 73 puts him in a tie for 45th but there are still a lot of very good players left.
Matt Brown Goes to Semis in Met AM
July 30, 2009
Manor CC
Was quite please to see so many current players as well as former players trying out for the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur. This is the biggest amateur event for the year in the DC area.
Matt Brown continued his strong showing this summer by making it into the match play field after qualifying rounds. Jonathan Biava (07) just missed while Dan Hathway (07) and Tom Shapiro (05) did qualify.
Matt won his first round match over Colin St. Maxens in 19 holes and then defeated Josh Apple in the second round with a one-up victory. Matt dispatched Chris Miller 4&3 in the quarterfinals to gain the semis. St. Maxens won the Gorin earlier while Miller plays for UMD.
Matt's semifinal match was against the eventual champion Brendan Kelly (Villanova) but Matt would not go down without a fight. He had a chance to take a 1 up lead on the 16th hole but a four-footer just missed. Then he made a good up-an-down on 17 to halve the hole. Both players had about 20-foot birdie putts on 18 but neither could convert. Then on the 19th hole Matt left his first putt woefully short and missed a ten-footer that gave the match to Kelly.
Matt showed a lot of grit against some very good older competition.
Danny lost 1 down in the second round while Tommy lost in the first round.
Manor CC
Was quite please to see so many current players as well as former players trying out for the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur. This is the biggest amateur event for the year in the DC area.
Matt Brown continued his strong showing this summer by making it into the match play field after qualifying rounds. Jonathan Biava (07) just missed while Dan Hathway (07) and Tom Shapiro (05) did qualify.
Matt won his first round match over Colin St. Maxens in 19 holes and then defeated Josh Apple in the second round with a one-up victory. Matt dispatched Chris Miller 4&3 in the quarterfinals to gain the semis. St. Maxens won the Gorin earlier while Miller plays for UMD.
Matt's semifinal match was against the eventual champion Brendan Kelly (Villanova) but Matt would not go down without a fight. He had a chance to take a 1 up lead on the 16th hole but a four-footer just missed. Then he made a good up-an-down on 17 to halve the hole. Both players had about 20-foot birdie putts on 18 but neither could convert. Then on the 19th hole Matt left his first putt woefully short and missed a ten-footer that gave the match to Kelly.
Matt showed a lot of grit against some very good older competition.
Danny lost 1 down in the second round while Tommy lost in the first round.
McCarthy Wins Big "I"
July 30, 2009
Denny McCarthy won his first major Junior National tournament, the Big "I" Insurance Classic out in Ardmore, OK by one stroke. There were several articles that showed up in the Washington Post, the Washington Examiner, and even Golf Week.
http://glf.live.mediaspanonline.com/story/bigi-rd4-073009
Couldn't wait to share the news with everyone over the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur Qualifying at Manor CC. They posted the news for all to see.
Denny McCarthy won his first major Junior National tournament, the Big "I" Insurance Classic out in Ardmore, OK by one stroke. There were several articles that showed up in the Washington Post, the Washington Examiner, and even Golf Week.
http://glf.live.mediaspanonline.com/story/bigi-rd4-073009
Couldn't wait to share the news with everyone over the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association Amateur Qualifying at Manor CC. They posted the news for all to see.
McCarthy Makes SI's "Faces in the Crowd"
Spikell, Cohan, Bourdon Win First; Fall in Second Round at Gorin
July 21, 2009
Woodmont CC
Medalist Sam Spikell survived another slow front nine similar to yesterday but rallied on the back to best Brett Myers in 19 holes. Sam was also 2 down at the turn to his second round opponent Kevin Keehan but his miracle back nine did not happen and he lost 2 up.
Nate Cohan had to go to extra holes in his first round victory over Brian McCormick but his back caused him a great deal of distress in the afternoon and he had to default his match to Jason Clatworthy.
Greg Bourdon stunned Connor Tendall with solid golf as he cruised to a 5&4 victory in his first match of the day. This was somewhat of an upset because Greg has been in Argentina for six weeks and hasn't really been able to practice much. He lost to Richie Steinwand in the afternoon 3&1.
Colin St. Maxens won final with a resounding 6&5 win over Richie Steinwand.
No Prep golfers played in the 14-15 age group bracket which was won by Alex Church by a 2&1 margin over Keegan Boone.
Results:
First Round
Sam Spikell defeated Brett Myers 3&2
Kevin Keehan defeated Brantley Kushner 3&1
Colin St. Maxens defeated Danny Wayson 4&3
Brennan Wallman defeated Ralfe Hickman by default
Nate Cohan defeated Brian McCormick, 19 holes
Jason Clatworthy defeated Michael Hill 5&4
Greg Bourdon defeated Cobnnor Tendall 5&4
Richie Steinwand defeated Ralph Blasey 5&4
Second Round
Keehan over Spikell 2up
St. Maxens over Wallman 2 up
Clatworthy over Cohan default
Steinwand over Bourdon 2&1
Semis
St. Maxens over Keehan 3&2
Steinwand over Clatworthy, 19 holes
Finals
St. Maxens over Steinwan 6&5
Woodmont CC
Medalist Sam Spikell survived another slow front nine similar to yesterday but rallied on the back to best Brett Myers in 19 holes. Sam was also 2 down at the turn to his second round opponent Kevin Keehan but his miracle back nine did not happen and he lost 2 up.
Nate Cohan had to go to extra holes in his first round victory over Brian McCormick but his back caused him a great deal of distress in the afternoon and he had to default his match to Jason Clatworthy.
Greg Bourdon stunned Connor Tendall with solid golf as he cruised to a 5&4 victory in his first match of the day. This was somewhat of an upset because Greg has been in Argentina for six weeks and hasn't really been able to practice much. He lost to Richie Steinwand in the afternoon 3&1.
Colin St. Maxens won final with a resounding 6&5 win over Richie Steinwand.
No Prep golfers played in the 14-15 age group bracket which was won by Alex Church by a 2&1 margin over Keegan Boone.
Results:
First Round
Sam Spikell defeated Brett Myers 3&2
Kevin Keehan defeated Brantley Kushner 3&1
Colin St. Maxens defeated Danny Wayson 4&3
Brennan Wallman defeated Ralfe Hickman by default
Nate Cohan defeated Brian McCormick, 19 holes
Jason Clatworthy defeated Michael Hill 5&4
Greg Bourdon defeated Cobnnor Tendall 5&4
Richie Steinwand defeated Ralph Blasey 5&4
Second Round
Keehan over Spikell 2up
St. Maxens over Wallman 2 up
Clatworthy over Cohan default
Steinwand over Bourdon 2&1
Semis
St. Maxens over Keehan 3&2
Steinwand over Clatworthy, 19 holes
Finals
St. Maxens over Steinwan 6&5
Spikell takes Medal at Gorin
July 20 -22, 2009
Woodmont CC
Sam Spikell earned medalist honors at the 50th Bobby Gorin Memorial with a score of 72 at today's qualifying. Sam fired a three-over 39 on the front and was not particularly happy as he made the turn but he managed to birdie 13, 15, 16, and 17 before he tripped on 18 for a bogey.
Nate Cohan's 73 looked like it would tie for medalist for a while but Sam came in with the last group. Greg Bourdon (76) had to survive a 7 for 3 playoff and did so with a par on the first hole. Matt Brown (78), Justin Butler (81), Jack Myers (82), Chris Rolle (85), and Tom Horton (88) completed the scoring for Prep guys.
Qualifying Scores:
72- Sam Spikell
73 - Nate Cohan
73 - Connor Tendall
73 - Colin St. Maxens
74 - Ralfe Hickman
74 - Jason Clatworthy
75 - Kevin Keehan
75 - Brantley Kushner
75 - Ralph Blasey
75 - Brennan Williams
75 - Richie Steinwand
75 - Michael Hill
75 - Danny Wayson
76 - Greg Bourdon*
76 - Brian McCormick*
76 - Brett Myers*
76 - Kyle Chittim
76 - Lawton Kenny
76 - Max Ruge
76 - Jay Sapperstein
77 - Garrett Harding
77 - Chris Soderlund
77 - Andrew Stein
77 - Bart George
77 - Adam Hallberlin
77 - Brian Hollins
77 - Robert Zehnder
78 - Matt Brown
79 - Sam Stewart
79 - Garrett Burke
79 - Jason Burton
80 - JJ Rabovsky
80 - Garrett Fitzgerald
80 - Jimmy Sanders
80 - Brian Jaeger
80 - Spencer Bowling
80 - Brian Perrine
80 - Jay Plamondon
80 - Robert Balaban
81 - Justin Butler
81 - Sean Villa
81 - Michael Thornton
81 - Evan Hughes
81 - Mitchell Buccelli
81 - Jeremy Burke
81 - Zach Lauzon
81 - Ben Shields
81 - Constantine Valanos
82 - Jack Myers
82 - David Budway
82 - James Fitzgerald
82 - Teddy Tollin
83 - Ty Blue
83 - Joe Moloney
83 - Patrick Dooley
83 - Tommy Curley
84 - Jason Park
85 - Jack Ruben
85 - Chris Rolle
85 - Tim Gregg
85 - Kevin Redden
85 - Max Chmelik
85 - Casey Gordon
85 - Chris Constantino
85 - Tyler Logan
86 - Michael Moon
87 - Robert Lobban
87 - Nathan Bubes
87 - Warren Stupak
87 - Sam Foreman
88 - Eric Miller
88 - Tom Horton
88 - Justin Heller
88 - Preston Gray
88 - Will Swygert
88 - Gavin Thompson
89 - Matthew Starobin
90 - Kevin Manders
90 - Evan Levent
90 - JaJuan Chain
90 - Richard Meade
91 - Foster Rankin
91 - Karthikeya Menta
94 - Phil Bolesta
95 - Matt Houston
95 - Sean Stouffer
99 - Joe Cuff
101 - Blake Merek
WD - Mike Marcus
WD - Robert Gordon
WD - John Brundred
WD - Ben Whiteman
WD - Sam Nelson
WD - Kevin Joseph
WD - Nader Shishechi
WD - Casey Taylor
Woodmont CC
Sam Spikell earned medalist honors at the 50th Bobby Gorin Memorial with a score of 72 at today's qualifying. Sam fired a three-over 39 on the front and was not particularly happy as he made the turn but he managed to birdie 13, 15, 16, and 17 before he tripped on 18 for a bogey.
Nate Cohan's 73 looked like it would tie for medalist for a while but Sam came in with the last group. Greg Bourdon (76) had to survive a 7 for 3 playoff and did so with a par on the first hole. Matt Brown (78), Justin Butler (81), Jack Myers (82), Chris Rolle (85), and Tom Horton (88) completed the scoring for Prep guys.
Qualifying Scores:
72- Sam Spikell
73 - Nate Cohan
73 - Connor Tendall
73 - Colin St. Maxens
74 - Ralfe Hickman
74 - Jason Clatworthy
75 - Kevin Keehan
75 - Brantley Kushner
75 - Ralph Blasey
75 - Brennan Williams
75 - Richie Steinwand
75 - Michael Hill
75 - Danny Wayson
76 - Greg Bourdon*
76 - Brian McCormick*
76 - Brett Myers*
76 - Kyle Chittim
76 - Lawton Kenny
76 - Max Ruge
76 - Jay Sapperstein
77 - Garrett Harding
77 - Chris Soderlund
77 - Andrew Stein
77 - Bart George
77 - Adam Hallberlin
77 - Brian Hollins
77 - Robert Zehnder
78 - Matt Brown
79 - Sam Stewart
79 - Garrett Burke
79 - Jason Burton
80 - JJ Rabovsky
80 - Garrett Fitzgerald
80 - Jimmy Sanders
80 - Brian Jaeger
80 - Spencer Bowling
80 - Brian Perrine
80 - Jay Plamondon
80 - Robert Balaban
81 - Justin Butler
81 - Sean Villa
81 - Michael Thornton
81 - Evan Hughes
81 - Mitchell Buccelli
81 - Jeremy Burke
81 - Zach Lauzon
81 - Ben Shields
81 - Constantine Valanos
82 - Jack Myers
82 - David Budway
82 - James Fitzgerald
82 - Teddy Tollin
83 - Ty Blue
83 - Joe Moloney
83 - Patrick Dooley
83 - Tommy Curley
84 - Jason Park
85 - Jack Ruben
85 - Chris Rolle
85 - Tim Gregg
85 - Kevin Redden
85 - Max Chmelik
85 - Casey Gordon
85 - Chris Constantino
85 - Tyler Logan
86 - Michael Moon
87 - Robert Lobban
87 - Nathan Bubes
87 - Warren Stupak
87 - Sam Foreman
88 - Eric Miller
88 - Tom Horton
88 - Justin Heller
88 - Preston Gray
88 - Will Swygert
88 - Gavin Thompson
89 - Matthew Starobin
90 - Kevin Manders
90 - Evan Levent
90 - JaJuan Chain
90 - Richard Meade
91 - Foster Rankin
91 - Karthikeya Menta
94 - Phil Bolesta
95 - Matt Houston
95 - Sean Stouffer
99 - Joe Cuff
101 - Blake Merek
WD - Mike Marcus
WD - Robert Gordon
WD - John Brundred
WD - Ben Whiteman
WD - Sam Nelson
WD - Kevin Joseph
WD - Nader Shishechi
WD - Casey Taylor
MCarthy Qualifies 15th in USGA JR; Loses in Second Round of Match Play
July 22-23, 2009
Bedminster, NJ
Denny McCarthy was the only local junior to advance to the match play portion of the USGA Junior AM after posting scores of 72-74= 146 which was strong enough to tie for 15th spot. His first round score of even par 72 put him at tied for 28th in the field of 156. Denny made 7 birdies and 1 eagle in his 36 holes of qualifying.
Sean Bosdosh made the next best local showing with rounds of 81-77 = 158 that tied him for 97th; Ben Warnquist got off to a good start with a 74 but followed with an 85 for 159 that left him at tied for 110th; and Tyler Wingo posted 81-84 = 165 which put him at tied for 136th.
Denny was seeded 16th in the match play tree and drew Garrett Moss of Arizona in his first round match. After falling behind on the 4th hole, Denny rallied for a 3& 1 victory while shooting one-over par. In his second round he played Yosuke Asaji of Japan who wielded a hot hand as he shot three-under. Denny lost the first hole and never got closer than that the rest of the day and lost 3&2 despite being even on the day.
Had he won that match Denny would have faced Jordan Spieth, the eventual winner and #1 ranked junior player in the country. Asaji shot 5-over in his match with Speith and lost 2&1.Wonder how Denny would have fared.
This was Denny's second USGA JR AM having played two years ago. He joins Wes Strang and Greg Carlin as Georgetown Prep students who have played in two USGA Juniors.
Bedminster, NJ
Denny McCarthy was the only local junior to advance to the match play portion of the USGA Junior AM after posting scores of 72-74= 146 which was strong enough to tie for 15th spot. His first round score of even par 72 put him at tied for 28th in the field of 156. Denny made 7 birdies and 1 eagle in his 36 holes of qualifying.
Sean Bosdosh made the next best local showing with rounds of 81-77 = 158 that tied him for 97th; Ben Warnquist got off to a good start with a 74 but followed with an 85 for 159 that left him at tied for 110th; and Tyler Wingo posted 81-84 = 165 which put him at tied for 136th.
Denny was seeded 16th in the match play tree and drew Garrett Moss of Arizona in his first round match. After falling behind on the 4th hole, Denny rallied for a 3& 1 victory while shooting one-over par. In his second round he played Yosuke Asaji of Japan who wielded a hot hand as he shot three-under. Denny lost the first hole and never got closer than that the rest of the day and lost 3&2 despite being even on the day.
Had he won that match Denny would have faced Jordan Spieth, the eventual winner and #1 ranked junior player in the country. Asaji shot 5-over in his match with Speith and lost 2&1.Wonder how Denny would have fared.
This was Denny's second USGA JR AM having played two years ago. He joins Wes Strang and Greg Carlin as Georgetown Prep students who have played in two USGA Juniors.
McCarthy, Strang, Brown help MD win Inaugural MidAtlantic JR Team Title
July 12, 2009
Denny McCarthy finished second overall in this inaugural team event for Juniors that matched 8 players from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The format takes the best six of eight scores from two rounds.
McCarthy carded 70-73 = 143 while his Prep teammates Wes Strang (75-74 = 149) and Matt Brown (76-74=150) also contributed for both rounds. Prep was the only high school from Maryland to have more than one representative. Colin St. Maxens shot 141 to become the medalist over the River course at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA.
Maryland Juniors easily won by 19 shots over their counterparts from VA and WVA 871-890-921.
Leading Scores:
1) Colin St. Maxens (MD) 69=72 = 141
2) Denny McCarthy (MD) 70-73 = 143
3) Alex Church (MD) 76-69 = 145
4) Josh Eure (MD) 71-75 = 146
5) Jake Mundy (VA) 74-73 = 147
5) Clark Priddy (WV) 72-75 = 147
7) Ben Warnquist (MD) 76-72 = 148
7) Jack Wilkes (VA) 74-74 = 148
7) Jeremy Wells (VA) 73-75 = 148
10) Wes Strang (MD) 75-74 = 149
10) Jack Adkins (VA) 75-74 = 149
12) Matt Brown (MD)76-74 = 150
12)Dylan Jensen (VA) 76-74 = 150
12) J.D. Sanderson(VA) 76-74 = 150
15) Aaron Barna (WV)78-74 = 152
16) Brian Anania (WV) 80-73 = 153
16) Shayne Wilson (WV) 77-76 = 153
18) Wesley Liu (VA) 74-82 = 156
19) Bryce Chalkly (VA) 84-74 = 158
20) Taylor Green (WV) 77-82 = 159
21) Marshall Hone (WV) 81-79 = 160
22) Ollie Fankhouser (WV) 83-79 = 162
23) Steven Albright (MD) 82-84=166
24) Evan Muscari (WV) 85-86 = 171
Denny McCarthy finished second overall in this inaugural team event for Juniors that matched 8 players from Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. The format takes the best six of eight scores from two rounds.
McCarthy carded 70-73 = 143 while his Prep teammates Wes Strang (75-74 = 149) and Matt Brown (76-74=150) also contributed for both rounds. Prep was the only high school from Maryland to have more than one representative. Colin St. Maxens shot 141 to become the medalist over the River course at Kingsmill in Williamsburg, VA.
Maryland Juniors easily won by 19 shots over their counterparts from VA and WVA 871-890-921.
Leading Scores:
1) Colin St. Maxens (MD) 69=72 = 141
2) Denny McCarthy (MD) 70-73 = 143
3) Alex Church (MD) 76-69 = 145
4) Josh Eure (MD) 71-75 = 146
5) Jake Mundy (VA) 74-73 = 147
5) Clark Priddy (WV) 72-75 = 147
7) Ben Warnquist (MD) 76-72 = 148
7) Jack Wilkes (VA) 74-74 = 148
7) Jeremy Wells (VA) 73-75 = 148
10) Wes Strang (MD) 75-74 = 149
10) Jack Adkins (VA) 75-74 = 149
12) Matt Brown (MD)76-74 = 150
12)Dylan Jensen (VA) 76-74 = 150
12) J.D. Sanderson(VA) 76-74 = 150
15) Aaron Barna (WV)78-74 = 152
16) Brian Anania (WV) 80-73 = 153
16) Shayne Wilson (WV) 77-76 = 153
18) Wesley Liu (VA) 74-82 = 156
19) Bryce Chalkly (VA) 84-74 = 158
20) Taylor Green (WV) 77-82 = 159
21) Marshall Hone (WV) 81-79 = 160
22) Ollie Fankhouser (WV) 83-79 = 162
23) Steven Albright (MD) 82-84=166
24) Evan Muscari (WV) 85-86 = 171
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Matt Brown takes fourth at MD State JR
June 29-30, 2009
Woodmore CC
Matt Brown shot the second low round of the second day (73) to move up to fourth place in the Maryland State Jr with a total of 151. Josh Eure, the All-Met Golfer of the Year captured his third straight MD Jr with rounds of 70-72= 142, good for a seven shot victory.
Wes Strang posted 74 - 80 = 154 for 12th place while Denny McCarthy slipped a bit coming off a spectular week where he won the Frank Emmet Schoolboy, the MidAtlantic Jr, and Argyle CC's Men's stroke play tournament with rounds of 67-73 = 130! Denny shot 77-79=156. Chris Rolle carded an 87 in the first round and did not make the cut while Nate Cohan had to withdraw.
Results:
1) Josh Eure 70 - 72 = 142
2) Alex Church 75 - 74 = 149
3) Ryan Cole 73 - 77 = 150
4) Matt Brown 78 - 73 = 151
4) Ryan Triller 75 -76 = 151
6) Brian McCormick 73 - 79 = 152
7) Jason Clatworthy 79 - 74 = 153
7) Marc Youngentob 78 - 75 = 153
7) Steven Albright 77 - 76 = 153
7) Ben Shields 76 - 77 = 153
7) Spencer Bowling 74 - 79 = 153
12) Matt Fry 79 - 75 = 154
12) Mitch Bucelli 79 -75 = 154
12) Wes Strang 74 - 80 = 154
15) Andrew Sovero 78 - 77 = 155
15) Andrew Stein 76 - 79 = 155
17) Denny McCarthy 77 - 79 = 156
17) Sean Villa 76 -80 =156
19) Colin St. Maxens 79 - 78 = 157
19) Mason Short 72 - 85 = 157
21) Keegan Boone 79 - 81 = 160
21) Kyle Chittim 78 - 82 = 160
21) Casey Taylor 77 - 83 = 160
24) Andrew Mlynarski 77 - 84 = 161
25) Ben Whiteman 79 - 85 = 164
26) Alex Taylor 79 - 89 = 168
Woodmore CC
Matt Brown shot the second low round of the second day (73) to move up to fourth place in the Maryland State Jr with a total of 151. Josh Eure, the All-Met Golfer of the Year captured his third straight MD Jr with rounds of 70-72= 142, good for a seven shot victory.
Wes Strang posted 74 - 80 = 154 for 12th place while Denny McCarthy slipped a bit coming off a spectular week where he won the Frank Emmet Schoolboy, the MidAtlantic Jr, and Argyle CC's Men's stroke play tournament with rounds of 67-73 = 130! Denny shot 77-79=156. Chris Rolle carded an 87 in the first round and did not make the cut while Nate Cohan had to withdraw.
Results:
1) Josh Eure 70 - 72 = 142
2) Alex Church 75 - 74 = 149
3) Ryan Cole 73 - 77 = 150
4) Matt Brown 78 - 73 = 151
4) Ryan Triller 75 -76 = 151
6) Brian McCormick 73 - 79 = 152
7) Jason Clatworthy 79 - 74 = 153
7) Marc Youngentob 78 - 75 = 153
7) Steven Albright 77 - 76 = 153
7) Ben Shields 76 - 77 = 153
7) Spencer Bowling 74 - 79 = 153
12) Matt Fry 79 - 75 = 154
12) Mitch Bucelli 79 -75 = 154
12) Wes Strang 74 - 80 = 154
15) Andrew Sovero 78 - 77 = 155
15) Andrew Stein 76 - 79 = 155
17) Denny McCarthy 77 - 79 = 156
17) Sean Villa 76 -80 =156
19) Colin St. Maxens 79 - 78 = 157
19) Mason Short 72 - 85 = 157
21) Keegan Boone 79 - 81 = 160
21) Kyle Chittim 78 - 82 = 160
21) Casey Taylor 77 - 83 = 160
24) Andrew Mlynarski 77 - 84 = 161
25) Ben Whiteman 79 - 85 = 164
26) Alex Taylor 79 - 89 = 168
McCarthy Repeats as MidAtlantic Jr Champ
June 25-26, 2009
Lakewood CC
Denny McCarthy rallied on the second day to repeat as MidAtlantic Junior Champion with rounds of 73- 70 = 143 (one-under) at Lakewood CC in Rockville.
Nate finished in fourth place with a 73-76 = 149. Matt had back-to-back 77s for 154 and 13th place.
For the second tournament this season as well as the second year in a row, Sean Bosdosh finished second! He closed to within one shot on 16 with a birdie but hit his tee shot on 17 into the back bunker and made a bogey.
Denny made four birdies on the day with the most spectacular a chip in on the difficult 11th from about 80 feet. Nate birdied the 16th to get to 3 over par but a 5 on 17 and a 5 on 18 dropped him back.
Results:
1) Denny McCarthy 73 - 70 = 143
2) Sean Bosdosh 71 - 74 = 145
3) Robert Zehnder 75 - 72 = 147
4) Nate Cohan 73 - 76 = 149
5) Jordan Sweet 74 - 76 = 150
6) Ryan Cole 70 - 81 = 151
6) Ben Shields 75 - 76 151
8) Andrew Stein 75 - 77 = 152
8) Alex Church 74 - 78 = 152
8) Keegan Boone 76 - 76 = 152
11) Alex Hoffman 74 79 = 153
11) Brandon Luxenburg 78 - 75 = 153
13) Matt Brown 77 - 77 = 154
14) Danny Wayson 73 - 83 = 156
14) Connor Tendall 72 - 84 =156
14) Mason Short 74 - 82 = 156
17) Morgan Hill 76 -81 = 157
17) Jason Clatworthy 76 - 81 = 157
17) Kevin Keehan 78 - 79 = 157
20) Andrew Sovero 75 - 83 = 158
20) Joe Moloney 78 - 80 = 158
20) John Brundred 76 - 82 = 158
23) Nathan Bubes 78 - 81 = 159
Lakewood CC
Denny McCarthy rallied on the second day to repeat as MidAtlantic Junior Champion with rounds of 73- 70 = 143 (one-under) at Lakewood CC in Rockville.
Nate finished in fourth place with a 73-76 = 149. Matt had back-to-back 77s for 154 and 13th place.
For the second tournament this season as well as the second year in a row, Sean Bosdosh finished second! He closed to within one shot on 16 with a birdie but hit his tee shot on 17 into the back bunker and made a bogey.
Denny made four birdies on the day with the most spectacular a chip in on the difficult 11th from about 80 feet. Nate birdied the 16th to get to 3 over par but a 5 on 17 and a 5 on 18 dropped him back.
Results:
1) Denny McCarthy 73 - 70 = 143
2) Sean Bosdosh 71 - 74 = 145
3) Robert Zehnder 75 - 72 = 147
4) Nate Cohan 73 - 76 = 149
5) Jordan Sweet 74 - 76 = 150
6) Ryan Cole 70 - 81 = 151
6) Ben Shields 75 - 76 151
8) Andrew Stein 75 - 77 = 152
8) Alex Church 74 - 78 = 152
8) Keegan Boone 76 - 76 = 152
11) Alex Hoffman 74 79 = 153
11) Brandon Luxenburg 78 - 75 = 153
13) Matt Brown 77 - 77 = 154
14) Danny Wayson 73 - 83 = 156
14) Connor Tendall 72 - 84 =156
14) Mason Short 74 - 82 = 156
17) Morgan Hill 76 -81 = 157
17) Jason Clatworthy 76 - 81 = 157
17) Kevin Keehan 78 - 79 = 157
20) Andrew Sovero 75 - 83 = 158
20) Joe Moloney 78 - 80 = 158
20) John Brundred 76 - 82 = 158
23) Nathan Bubes 78 - 81 = 159
MCarthy Qualifies for USGA Junior AM
June 16, 2009
US Naval Academy Golf Course
Denny McCarthy led a field of 45 qualifiers with a 36-hole total of even par 71-71 = 141. He was five shots better than Tyler Wingo (Paul VI) who got in with a 71-75 = 146. Ralph Blasey (Landon)took first alternate with 72 - 76 = 148. Denny was the only player from Prep trying to qualify in this field. This Denny's second trip to the National tournament to be held in Bedminster, NJ at Trump National GC.
In the qualifier at Worthington Manor on June 18, Sean Bosdosh topped a field of 53 with rounds of 70 -71 = 141. Ben Warnquist qualified in the final spot with 72-73 = 145. Wes Strang just missed out on making it to his third US JR AM with 74-72 = 146 to garner first alternate slot.
Nate Cohan (77-76=153) and Tom Horton (80-83=163) were also in the field.
US Naval Academy Golf Course
Denny McCarthy led a field of 45 qualifiers with a 36-hole total of even par 71-71 = 141. He was five shots better than Tyler Wingo (Paul VI) who got in with a 71-75 = 146. Ralph Blasey (Landon)took first alternate with 72 - 76 = 148. Denny was the only player from Prep trying to qualify in this field. This Denny's second trip to the National tournament to be held in Bedminster, NJ at Trump National GC.
In the qualifier at Worthington Manor on June 18, Sean Bosdosh topped a field of 53 with rounds of 70 -71 = 141. Ben Warnquist qualified in the final spot with 72-73 = 145. Wes Strang just missed out on making it to his third US JR AM with 74-72 = 146 to garner first alternate slot.
Nate Cohan (77-76=153) and Tom Horton (80-83=163) were also in the field.
Marcus Finishes 3rd at Easterns; Team Takes Second in 4-Man and Wins 3-Man
June 8, 9 ,10, 2009
Senior Mike Marcus capped his high school golfing career with his best showing ever by shooting 76 - 72 = 145 to take third place in the rain shortened Eastern Prep School tournament at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in West Hartford, CT.
Congratulations to Mike Marcus, Chris Brown, Tom Horton, and Nate Cohan who won the 3-man portion of the 93rd Easterns (The Frank Heyniger Bowl). This is the oldest interscholastic golf tournament in the country.
Kudos especially to Mike who finished strong despite starting the tournament with a quad on the very first hole! He was even par for 35 of 36 holes! His 72 on the second day tied for the second low round of the whole field, which was shortened by a day because of lightning and rain. Mike's finish earned him All-Eastern honors.
Chris also did very well considering he hadn't played for most of the spring. He shot 79-75= 154 - good for a tie for 8th. Tom shot 82-79 = 161 for 16th and Nate posted 82-80=162 for 17th.
The three man total of 464 topped Avon Old Farms by three shots.
In the four man Horace Taft Cup Brunswick swept to a 28 stroke victory with an impressive (304-293=597). We finished second despite improving by thirteen strokes on the second day (319-306=625). We beat out Avon (637), Loomis Chaffee (666), Williston (679), Northfield Mount Hermon (679), and Choate (685).
Individual Results:
1) Levesque Marcel (Avon) 75 - 70 = 145
2) Wes Koorbusch (Brunswick) 73 - 74 = 147
3) Mike Marcus (GP) 76 - 72 = 148
4) Jack Knobloch (Avon) 75 - 76 = 151
5T)John Torrell (Brunswick 79 - 73 = 152
5T)Chris Simonson (Brunswick) 75 - 77 = 152
7) Addison Owens (Gunnery) 79 - 74 = 153
8T) Schuyler Stitzer (Brunswick) 77 - 77 =154
8T) Morgan Arturi (Brunswick) 80 - 74 = 154
8T) Dylan Robbins (Brunswick) 82 - 72 = 154
8T) Will Laverak (Choate) 77 - 77 = 154
8T) Chris Brown (GP) 79 - 75 = 154
13) Kevin Tarsa (Gunnery) 76 - 80 = 156
14) Andrew Reilly (Holderness) 80 - 77 = 157
15) Richard Racz (Williston)77 - 83 = 160
16) Tom Horton (GP) 82 - 79 = 161
17) Nate Cohan ( GP) 82 - 80 = 162
18T) Cameron Mackay (Gunnery) 83 - 80 = 163
18T) Grant Rosner (Williston) 82 - 81 = 163
20T) Derek Gould (NMH) 82 - 82 = 164
20T) Max Cummings (NMH) 83 - 81 = 164
20T) Carlos Badiola ( Loomis) 86 - 78 = 164
Senior Mike Marcus capped his high school golfing career with his best showing ever by shooting 76 - 72 = 145 to take third place in the rain shortened Eastern Prep School tournament at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course in West Hartford, CT.
Congratulations to Mike Marcus, Chris Brown, Tom Horton, and Nate Cohan who won the 3-man portion of the 93rd Easterns (The Frank Heyniger Bowl). This is the oldest interscholastic golf tournament in the country.
Kudos especially to Mike who finished strong despite starting the tournament with a quad on the very first hole! He was even par for 35 of 36 holes! His 72 on the second day tied for the second low round of the whole field, which was shortened by a day because of lightning and rain. Mike's finish earned him All-Eastern honors.
Chris also did very well considering he hadn't played for most of the spring. He shot 79-75= 154 - good for a tie for 8th. Tom shot 82-79 = 161 for 16th and Nate posted 82-80=162 for 17th.
The three man total of 464 topped Avon Old Farms by three shots.
In the four man Horace Taft Cup Brunswick swept to a 28 stroke victory with an impressive (304-293=597). We finished second despite improving by thirteen strokes on the second day (319-306=625). We beat out Avon (637), Loomis Chaffee (666), Williston (679), Northfield Mount Hermon (679), and Choate (685).
Individual Results:
1) Levesque Marcel (Avon) 75 - 70 = 145
2) Wes Koorbusch (Brunswick) 73 - 74 = 147
3) Mike Marcus (GP) 76 - 72 = 148
4) Jack Knobloch (Avon) 75 - 76 = 151
5T)John Torrell (Brunswick 79 - 73 = 152
5T)Chris Simonson (Brunswick) 75 - 77 = 152
7) Addison Owens (Gunnery) 79 - 74 = 153
8T) Schuyler Stitzer (Brunswick) 77 - 77 =154
8T) Morgan Arturi (Brunswick) 80 - 74 = 154
8T) Dylan Robbins (Brunswick) 82 - 72 = 154
8T) Will Laverak (Choate) 77 - 77 = 154
8T) Chris Brown (GP) 79 - 75 = 154
13) Kevin Tarsa (Gunnery) 76 - 80 = 156
14) Andrew Reilly (Holderness) 80 - 77 = 157
15) Richard Racz (Williston)77 - 83 = 160
16) Tom Horton (GP) 82 - 79 = 161
17) Nate Cohan ( GP) 82 - 80 = 162
18T) Cameron Mackay (Gunnery) 83 - 80 = 163
18T) Grant Rosner (Williston) 82 - 81 = 163
20T) Derek Gould (NMH) 82 - 82 = 164
20T) Max Cummings (NMH) 83 - 81 = 164
20T) Carlos Badiola ( Loomis) 86 - 78 = 164
McCarthy win Frank Emmet Schoolboy
June 22-24, 2009
Denny McCarthy won the 75th annual Frank Emmet Schoolboy at Columbia Country Club by an impressive 14 strokes over the field after a final round three-under 67. He made three birdies on the front side to offset a bogey at the par three #8. He then made a curling up-hill 25 footer for birdie on #12 to flirt with the course record. He double bogeyed the short 16th over water before making a birdie putt on 17 and then two-putting for par on 18.
Sean Bosdosh (a home schooled student)snatched second place from Matt Brown's grasp with his final round 70. Matt missed putts on 17 and 18 that would have made him runner-up. Teammate Sam Spikell took 4th place on a match of cards with Alex Hoffman and Ben Warnquist.
Denny McCarthy is the tenth Georgetown Prep golfer to have won this event named for the man most responsible for starting junior golf in the Washington DC metro area. Mr. Emmet designed the first nine-hole golf course at Prep back in the late 20s.
Past Prep Winners:
1934 - Francis Allen
1951 - Mike Mehr
1974 - Paul Ryan
1989 - Tripp Shreves
1991 - Chris York
1996 - Mike Mitchell
1997 - Mike Mitchell
1999 - James Farrah
2000 - Kevin O'Connell
2002 - Greg Carlin
Results
1)Denny McCarthy (GP) 70 - 73 - 67 = 210
2) Sean Bosdosh (MCI) 73 - 81 - 70 = 224
3) Matt Brown (GP) 76 - 73 - 76 = 225
4) Sam Spikell (GP) 75 - 77 - 75 = 227
4) Alex Hoffman (Middletown) 75 - 76 - 75 = 227
4) Ben Warnquist (DeMatha) 75 - 74- -78 = 227
7)Alex Church (Calvert Hall) 73 - 76 - 80 = 229
7) Keegan Boone (Gonzaga) 77 - 75 - 77 = 229
9) Bart George (Broadneck) 75 - 79 - 76 = 230
10) Colin St. Maxens (Maret) 78 - 76 - 77 = 231
11) Andrew Sovero (McDonogh) 76 - 77 - 81 = 234
12) Michael Marcus (GP) 72 - 77 - 86 = 235
13) Mathieu Philie (Glenelg) 76 - 78 - 88 = 242
DNC
Connor Tendall (Wootton) 74 - 81 = 155
Jason Clatworthy (Pallotti) 74 - 81 = 155
Brian McCormick (Gonzaga) 75 - 80 = 155
Jordan Sweet (DeMatha) 74 - 81 = 155
Danny Wayson (Severn) 77 - 78 = 155
Sean Villa (Gonzaga) 76 - 83 = 159
Chris Soderland (Severn) 76 - 83 = 159
Nate Cohan (GP) 77 - 91 = 168
Tommy Curley (James Madison) 77
Jay Sapperstein (McDonogh) 77
Marc Youngentob (Churchill) 78
Mason Short (St. Mary's Ryken) 78
If the tournament awarded a team title based on just the first round scores, then Georgetown Prep would have won it easily. Of note, at least to me, was that the Private schools of the area did significantly better than the Public Schools.
Also, there were several interesting players who chose NOT to play in this the MOST presitigious Summer Junior Tournament in the Washington DC Metro area. Josh Eure, Joe Buttgereit, Jay Dove, and Tyler Wingo - all of whom were selected first team All- Met this spring. On the Honorable Mention list and missing were: Bose, Ritter, Cutter, Ehrhardt, Hughes, Hyun, Jaeger, Lister, O'Shell, Park, Parrish, Pinkos, Poole, Raison, Stowe.
Unofficial Team Totals:
Team 4-man 3-man
GP 293 217
Gonzaga 309 228
Bullis 325 242
Landon 326 243
Churchill 339 251
DeMatha 231
Wootton 260
Eleanor Roosevelt 263
Loudon County 266
Denny McCarthy won the 75th annual Frank Emmet Schoolboy at Columbia Country Club by an impressive 14 strokes over the field after a final round three-under 67. He made three birdies on the front side to offset a bogey at the par three #8. He then made a curling up-hill 25 footer for birdie on #12 to flirt with the course record. He double bogeyed the short 16th over water before making a birdie putt on 17 and then two-putting for par on 18.
Sean Bosdosh (a home schooled student)snatched second place from Matt Brown's grasp with his final round 70. Matt missed putts on 17 and 18 that would have made him runner-up. Teammate Sam Spikell took 4th place on a match of cards with Alex Hoffman and Ben Warnquist.
Denny McCarthy is the tenth Georgetown Prep golfer to have won this event named for the man most responsible for starting junior golf in the Washington DC metro area. Mr. Emmet designed the first nine-hole golf course at Prep back in the late 20s.
Past Prep Winners:
1934 - Francis Allen
1951 - Mike Mehr
1974 - Paul Ryan
1989 - Tripp Shreves
1991 - Chris York
1996 - Mike Mitchell
1997 - Mike Mitchell
1999 - James Farrah
2000 - Kevin O'Connell
2002 - Greg Carlin
Results
1)Denny McCarthy (GP) 70 - 73 - 67 = 210
2) Sean Bosdosh (MCI) 73 - 81 - 70 = 224
3) Matt Brown (GP) 76 - 73 - 76 = 225
4) Sam Spikell (GP) 75 - 77 - 75 = 227
4) Alex Hoffman (Middletown) 75 - 76 - 75 = 227
4) Ben Warnquist (DeMatha) 75 - 74- -78 = 227
7)Alex Church (Calvert Hall) 73 - 76 - 80 = 229
7) Keegan Boone (Gonzaga) 77 - 75 - 77 = 229
9) Bart George (Broadneck) 75 - 79 - 76 = 230
10) Colin St. Maxens (Maret) 78 - 76 - 77 = 231
11) Andrew Sovero (McDonogh) 76 - 77 - 81 = 234
12) Michael Marcus (GP) 72 - 77 - 86 = 235
13) Mathieu Philie (Glenelg) 76 - 78 - 88 = 242
DNC
Connor Tendall (Wootton) 74 - 81 = 155
Jason Clatworthy (Pallotti) 74 - 81 = 155
Brian McCormick (Gonzaga) 75 - 80 = 155
Jordan Sweet (DeMatha) 74 - 81 = 155
Danny Wayson (Severn) 77 - 78 = 155
Sean Villa (Gonzaga) 76 - 83 = 159
Chris Soderland (Severn) 76 - 83 = 159
Nate Cohan (GP) 77 - 91 = 168
Tommy Curley (James Madison) 77
Jay Sapperstein (McDonogh) 77
Marc Youngentob (Churchill) 78
Mason Short (St. Mary's Ryken) 78
If the tournament awarded a team title based on just the first round scores, then Georgetown Prep would have won it easily. Of note, at least to me, was that the Private schools of the area did significantly better than the Public Schools.
Also, there were several interesting players who chose NOT to play in this the MOST presitigious Summer Junior Tournament in the Washington DC Metro area. Josh Eure, Joe Buttgereit, Jay Dove, and Tyler Wingo - all of whom were selected first team All- Met this spring. On the Honorable Mention list and missing were: Bose, Ritter, Cutter, Ehrhardt, Hughes, Hyun, Jaeger, Lister, O'Shell, Park, Parrish, Pinkos, Poole, Raison, Stowe.
Unofficial Team Totals:
Team 4-man 3-man
GP 293 217
Gonzaga 309 228
Bullis 325 242
Landon 326 243
Churchill 339 251
DeMatha 231
Wootton 260
Eleanor Roosevelt 263
Loudon County 266
Junior Golf Summer Recap- Melwood
Nationwide Tour Event for Juniors
June 1, 2009
Reprinted from The Gazette
Two dozen of the best high school golfers from Maryland competed Monday morning in the Melwood Prince George's Open High School Invitational. Several county schools were represented in the best ball event at the Country Club at Woodmore in Mitchellville.
Denny McCarthy (Georgetown Prep) won the overall title with a one-over-par 73, and he was a member of the winning quartet that recorded a low round of 64. Myles Handy (DeMatha), Phil Fluke and Olivia Bowling (St. Mary's Ryken) rounded out the foursome. McCarthy had six birdies on the day, good enough to counter five bogeys and one double bogey.
Each member of the winning team was provided with miniature replica trophies of the one that will be presented to the winner of the Melwood Prince George's County Open on Sunday. McCarthy also will receive his trophy Sunday afternoon on the 18th green when the Melwood Open trophy is presented to the winner of the Nationwide Tour event.
Each of the other five remaining groups finished with the identical score of 69. Nicole West (Charles H. Flowers) fired the low round among girls with a 79, which was good for fourth overall. West and teammates Jason Clatworthy (St. Vincent Pallotti), Jason Park (Eleanor Roosevelt) and Max Farrington (Archbishop Spalding) made up one of the groups.
Gavin Thompson (Flowers) was in the same group with individual runner-up Josh Eure (South River), James Fitzgerald (Gonzaga) and Mary Reynolds (St. John's). Gabriella Sinkovic (Bowie) was in the same quartet with Sean Bosdosh (Covenant Life), Garrett Harding (South River) and Chris Biggins (Atholton). Kevin Poole (Pallotti) had initially been scheduled to play but opted out last week.
Senior Wins IAC title
April 28, 2009
Matt Brown (capt.) dashed the upset hopes of Adam Stowe of Episcopal who waited patiently by the 18th green to see if anyone would beat his two-under round of 69. Matt's birdie putt on the short closing par 5 enabled him to win his first major high school individual championship with a three-under 68. The tournmanet was played over the White/Blue nines at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
Last year's winner, Denny McCarthy, struggled with his putter throughout the day and posted one-over 72 to tie for third along with teammate Nate Cohan. Wes Strang and Greg Bourdon tied for tenth with 76s while Sam Spikell shot 82.
Prep won its fourth straight IAC tournament title with a record round of 364, good for a 22 stroke victory. Bullis tied Landon for second place in the tournament when Valanos came in late with a 76 to save a portion of the day.
2009 IAC Golf Championships
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
April 28, 2009
Team Scores:
GP - 364
Bullis - 382
Landon - 382
Episcopal - 390
SSSA - 402
St. Albans - 439
Individual Scoring:
1) Matt Brown (GP) - 68
2) Adam Stowe (EHS) - 69
3T) Denny McCarthy (GP) - 72
3T) Nate Cohan (GP) - 72
3T) Glory Roper (STA) - 72
3T) Joey Curley (SSSA) - 72
7T) Ralph Blasey (L) - 73
7T) Robert Balaban (L) - 73
9) Brian Bank (B) - 75
10T) Constantine Valanos (L) - 76* won on match of cards
10T) John Brundred (B) - 76
10T) Wes Strang (GP) - 76
10T) Greg Bourdon (GP) - 76
10T) Michael Thornton (L) - 76
15T) Nick Sorkin (B) - 77
15T) Mike Brennan (B) - 77
15T) J.J. Rabovsky (B) - 77
18T) Hill Dubose (EHS) - 78
18T) David Budway (SSSA) - 78
20T) Bailey Patrick (EHS) - 80
20T) Mark Herzog (EHS) - 80
22) Sam Spikell (GP) - 82
23T) Rob Williamson (EHS) - 83
23T) Hunter Garth (SSSA) - 83
25T) Teddy Tollin (L) - 84
25T) Drew Mickum (L) - 84
25T) Holt Mountcastle (SSSA) - 84
28) Marshall Hughes (SSSA) - 85
29) Billy Reilly (B) - 87
30) Greg Boyle (STA) - 88
31T) Alex Basil (STA) - 92
31T) Sam Kleinman (STA) - 92
31T) Alex Freedman (SSSA) - 92
34) T.R. Wall (EHS) - 94
35) Glen Hughes (STA) - 95
Matt Brown (capt.) dashed the upset hopes of Adam Stowe of Episcopal who waited patiently by the 18th green to see if anyone would beat his two-under round of 69. Matt's birdie putt on the short closing par 5 enabled him to win his first major high school individual championship with a three-under 68. The tournmanet was played over the White/Blue nines at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
Last year's winner, Denny McCarthy, struggled with his putter throughout the day and posted one-over 72 to tie for third along with teammate Nate Cohan. Wes Strang and Greg Bourdon tied for tenth with 76s while Sam Spikell shot 82.
Prep won its fourth straight IAC tournament title with a record round of 364, good for a 22 stroke victory. Bullis tied Landon for second place in the tournament when Valanos came in late with a 76 to save a portion of the day.
2009 IAC Golf Championships
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
April 28, 2009
Team Scores:
GP - 364
Bullis - 382
Landon - 382
Episcopal - 390
SSSA - 402
St. Albans - 439
Individual Scoring:
1) Matt Brown (GP) - 68
2) Adam Stowe (EHS) - 69
3T) Denny McCarthy (GP) - 72
3T) Nate Cohan (GP) - 72
3T) Glory Roper (STA) - 72
3T) Joey Curley (SSSA) - 72
7T) Ralph Blasey (L) - 73
7T) Robert Balaban (L) - 73
9) Brian Bank (B) - 75
10T) Constantine Valanos (L) - 76* won on match of cards
10T) John Brundred (B) - 76
10T) Wes Strang (GP) - 76
10T) Greg Bourdon (GP) - 76
10T) Michael Thornton (L) - 76
15T) Nick Sorkin (B) - 77
15T) Mike Brennan (B) - 77
15T) J.J. Rabovsky (B) - 77
18T) Hill Dubose (EHS) - 78
18T) David Budway (SSSA) - 78
20T) Bailey Patrick (EHS) - 80
20T) Mark Herzog (EHS) - 80
22) Sam Spikell (GP) - 82
23T) Rob Williamson (EHS) - 83
23T) Hunter Garth (SSSA) - 83
25T) Teddy Tollin (L) - 84
25T) Drew Mickum (L) - 84
25T) Holt Mountcastle (SSSA) - 84
28) Marshall Hughes (SSSA) - 85
29) Billy Reilly (B) - 87
30) Greg Boyle (STA) - 88
31T) Alex Basil (STA) - 92
31T) Sam Kleinman (STA) - 92
31T) Alex Freedman (SSSA) - 92
34) T.R. Wall (EHS) - 94
35) Glen Hughes (STA) - 95
Monday, April 13, 2009
STA victory and IAC standings
The most frequently asked question of the day was - when will this weather finally turn spring-like?! Another cold, slightly damp golf day and even some raindrops towards the end for today's match with St. Albans at Columbia CC.
We played a 10 hole match - just because the tenth hole comes back toward the clubhouse while the ninth green is one of the farthest points away. The team won handily 215-259. The nine hole score would have been 191 - 232.
Denny McCarthy tied for low man on the day. His two-over score included three birdies, three pars, two doubles, and one bogey. The double bogeys were partially due to some three putts.
Matt Brown continued his steady play with his own 37 - albeit a bit less volatile. Only one birdie, one bogey and one double.
Sam Spikell, who plays regularly at Columbia, had a rough day on the greens but managed a 38. He recorded three doubles, three birdies, and three pars.
Nate Cohan had his own adventure on the hilly course but posted a 39 by finishing with four straight 4's. His first few wedge shots were leaking right and he was forced to make some necessary recoveries.
Greg Bourdon and Jack Myers (another member) both notched 40's. Jack was particularly frustrated because after a poor first hole that led to a double he hit seven of the next 8 greens in regulation but had two three putts. Greg's round was pretty consistent with the exception of the long #6 where he took a triple bogey.
Among the alternates Wes Strang demonstrated some effective ball striking (according to the St. Albans coach) on his way to an even par 35. Kyle Soltesz who has been out sick for the last three matches posted a 40 and Tom Horton had a 43.
For STA senior Glory Roper was low with a 37. Roper hits the drive a very long way often outdriving Sam by as much as 20-30 yards. And Sam is considered the longest hitter on the team.
Other Bulldogs were Sam Kleinman (48), Peter Jahnig (48), Prominski (49), Alex Basil (50), and Bennett (59).
IAC Standings (as of April 13)
Georgetown Prep 3-0
Episcopal 2-0
Landon 1-1
Bullis 1-1
SSSA 0-2
STA 0-3
The regular season counts for one half while the tournament counts for one half in determining the league champion. The IAC tournament will be April 28th at Shenandoah Valley GC.
We played a 10 hole match - just because the tenth hole comes back toward the clubhouse while the ninth green is one of the farthest points away. The team won handily 215-259. The nine hole score would have been 191 - 232.
Denny McCarthy tied for low man on the day. His two-over score included three birdies, three pars, two doubles, and one bogey. The double bogeys were partially due to some three putts.
Matt Brown continued his steady play with his own 37 - albeit a bit less volatile. Only one birdie, one bogey and one double.
Sam Spikell, who plays regularly at Columbia, had a rough day on the greens but managed a 38. He recorded three doubles, three birdies, and three pars.
Nate Cohan had his own adventure on the hilly course but posted a 39 by finishing with four straight 4's. His first few wedge shots were leaking right and he was forced to make some necessary recoveries.
Greg Bourdon and Jack Myers (another member) both notched 40's. Jack was particularly frustrated because after a poor first hole that led to a double he hit seven of the next 8 greens in regulation but had two three putts. Greg's round was pretty consistent with the exception of the long #6 where he took a triple bogey.
Among the alternates Wes Strang demonstrated some effective ball striking (according to the St. Albans coach) on his way to an even par 35. Kyle Soltesz who has been out sick for the last three matches posted a 40 and Tom Horton had a 43.
For STA senior Glory Roper was low with a 37. Roper hits the drive a very long way often outdriving Sam by as much as 20-30 yards. And Sam is considered the longest hitter on the team.
Other Bulldogs were Sam Kleinman (48), Peter Jahnig (48), Prominski (49), Alex Basil (50), and Bennett (59).
IAC Standings (as of April 13)
Georgetown Prep 3-0
Episcopal 2-0
Landon 1-1
Bullis 1-1
SSSA 0-2
STA 0-3
The regular season counts for one half while the tournament counts for one half in determining the league champion. The IAC tournament will be April 28th at Shenandoah Valley GC.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wins in Virginia over PVI and SSSA
On an extremely cold and windy Tuesday afternoon, Prep (6-0) defeated Paul VI (10-1) on their home course of CC of Fairfax 6.5-2.5. Coach had five layers on and could have used another at times. But the players seemed to persevere nonetheless.
As has become custom Denny McCarthy started the match with the Panther's #1 Tyler Wingo by winning the first three holes to set an early torrid pace. He finished the front side in 37 with a couple of uncharacteristic putting misses but managed to close out Wingo on the 10th hole of the 12 hole match.
Sam Spikell started in the #2 slot based in part on his good showing the last two outings but he struggled with his putting and some bad breaks along the way and lost 1 down to Jay Pinkos. On the third hole, for example, Sam hit a draw into a small stand of trees but was not able to find his ball and had to go back to the tee to rehit. Later Coach found his ball in the rough on the opposite side of the fairway. Sam had a chance to pull his match even on the final hole but his 12 foot birdie putt refused to drop.
With Denny's torrid start and a clutch birdie putt on #7 by Sam they easily won the best ball point.
The second group was a wash. Nate Cohan drew Brandon Luxenberg but he couldn't get any part of his game going this day and Brandon, who also had his share of troubles outlasted Cohan 3 and 1. Nate won the par 5 fifth hole with a 7.
Greg Bourdon , on the other hand, had a good back and forth match with Matt Astorino but he prevailed 3 and 1 as well. The best ball came down to the final hole where Astorino made an excellent recovery to save par while Bourdon put his third shot on the par 5 hole outside of birdie range, and the point was halved.
Wes Strang and Matt Brown dominated the third foursome fairly easily. Wes struggled with his game again today, especially his putting but still managed a 3 and 1 win over Alex Kormanec. Matt kept the pedal down and cruised to a 4 and 3 win over Scott Simmons. His play complemented Wes' quite well and they won the best ball point 4 and 3.
In all likelihood these two teams will meet again in the Metros on May 12th at International CC in Virginia.
On Holy Thursday the guys wore short sleeve shirts and a few even donned shorts as the weather warmed up to the low 60s for the match with St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. The ride out to Mt. Vernon Golf Club took the scenic route out the parkway alongside the Potomac River and that may have been a portend for some of the players. Too much woods and water.
A few starters were not in town for this contest but the team stepped up to pull off a 190 - 208 win. Matt Brown was low man for the day on the basis of his even-par 35. He played conservative golf and kept the ball in play for the most part. He did "over club" on #4 which resulted in a three putt but made up for it by sinking a 10 footer on the ninth hole. As Captain, Matt switched up the pairings a bit and opted to play with Nate Cohan. Nate posted 37 with a birdie 3 on the most difficult hole on the front side - #3 where he stuck his nine iron relatively close after a drive that hugged the tree line.
Sam Spikell played a most conservative game (for him) today until the ninth hole. He made one mistake on #4 when his three-wood caught some tree limbs and kicked into the woods and out of bounds on the right, but he rebounded by bombing a drive over the corner of the dogleg to the front edge of the green where he made the up and down to salvage a bogey. On #9 Sam took his drive as deep as he could go so that he might have a more open approach to the ninth green from the first fairway. But he could not convert the opportunity and had to settle for a three-putt bogey. He finished one over at 36.
Greg Bourdon did a lot more scrambling than he is used to and faltered on #8 and #9 with back-to-back sixes on his way to a 41. Tom Horton sandwiched three straight pars between a four-over start and a two over finish to close with another 41. Jack Myers simply had a miserable round as he couldn't keep the double bogeys off his card; he soared to a 45.
The Saints were led by David Budway (36), followed by Holt Mountcastle (39) and Joe Curley (40). Marshall Hughes had a triple and two double bogeys on three of the last four holes on his way to a 46; Hunter Garth was ten over par on just three holes on his way to a 47. Alex Freedman simply struggled to a 52.
The team improved to 6-0, 2-0 on the season and looks forward to next week's match-ups with St. Albans at Columbia CC, Gonzaga at Argyle, and Archbishop Spalding at Lake Presidential in Upper Marlboro, MD.
As has become custom Denny McCarthy started the match with the Panther's #1 Tyler Wingo by winning the first three holes to set an early torrid pace. He finished the front side in 37 with a couple of uncharacteristic putting misses but managed to close out Wingo on the 10th hole of the 12 hole match.
Sam Spikell started in the #2 slot based in part on his good showing the last two outings but he struggled with his putting and some bad breaks along the way and lost 1 down to Jay Pinkos. On the third hole, for example, Sam hit a draw into a small stand of trees but was not able to find his ball and had to go back to the tee to rehit. Later Coach found his ball in the rough on the opposite side of the fairway. Sam had a chance to pull his match even on the final hole but his 12 foot birdie putt refused to drop.
With Denny's torrid start and a clutch birdie putt on #7 by Sam they easily won the best ball point.
The second group was a wash. Nate Cohan drew Brandon Luxenberg but he couldn't get any part of his game going this day and Brandon, who also had his share of troubles outlasted Cohan 3 and 1. Nate won the par 5 fifth hole with a 7.
Greg Bourdon , on the other hand, had a good back and forth match with Matt Astorino but he prevailed 3 and 1 as well. The best ball came down to the final hole where Astorino made an excellent recovery to save par while Bourdon put his third shot on the par 5 hole outside of birdie range, and the point was halved.
Wes Strang and Matt Brown dominated the third foursome fairly easily. Wes struggled with his game again today, especially his putting but still managed a 3 and 1 win over Alex Kormanec. Matt kept the pedal down and cruised to a 4 and 3 win over Scott Simmons. His play complemented Wes' quite well and they won the best ball point 4 and 3.
In all likelihood these two teams will meet again in the Metros on May 12th at International CC in Virginia.
On Holy Thursday the guys wore short sleeve shirts and a few even donned shorts as the weather warmed up to the low 60s for the match with St. Stephen's and St. Agnes. The ride out to Mt. Vernon Golf Club took the scenic route out the parkway alongside the Potomac River and that may have been a portend for some of the players. Too much woods and water.
A few starters were not in town for this contest but the team stepped up to pull off a 190 - 208 win. Matt Brown was low man for the day on the basis of his even-par 35. He played conservative golf and kept the ball in play for the most part. He did "over club" on #4 which resulted in a three putt but made up for it by sinking a 10 footer on the ninth hole. As Captain, Matt switched up the pairings a bit and opted to play with Nate Cohan. Nate posted 37 with a birdie 3 on the most difficult hole on the front side - #3 where he stuck his nine iron relatively close after a drive that hugged the tree line.
Sam Spikell played a most conservative game (for him) today until the ninth hole. He made one mistake on #4 when his three-wood caught some tree limbs and kicked into the woods and out of bounds on the right, but he rebounded by bombing a drive over the corner of the dogleg to the front edge of the green where he made the up and down to salvage a bogey. On #9 Sam took his drive as deep as he could go so that he might have a more open approach to the ninth green from the first fairway. But he could not convert the opportunity and had to settle for a three-putt bogey. He finished one over at 36.
Greg Bourdon did a lot more scrambling than he is used to and faltered on #8 and #9 with back-to-back sixes on his way to a 41. Tom Horton sandwiched three straight pars between a four-over start and a two over finish to close with another 41. Jack Myers simply had a miserable round as he couldn't keep the double bogeys off his card; he soared to a 45.
The Saints were led by David Budway (36), followed by Holt Mountcastle (39) and Joe Curley (40). Marshall Hughes had a triple and two double bogeys on three of the last four holes on his way to a 46; Hunter Garth was ten over par on just three holes on his way to a 47. Alex Freedman simply struggled to a 52.
The team improved to 6-0, 2-0 on the season and looks forward to next week's match-ups with St. Albans at Columbia CC, Gonzaga at Argyle, and Archbishop Spalding at Lake Presidential in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Waxing Loyola
Sophomores stepped up yet again as Prep defeated Loyola Blakefield by 22 strokes today at Norbeck CC in Rockville with a final score of 182-204.
Denny McCarthy was low man once again for the Hoyas as he shot a two-under 34 on the front side in windy and chilly conditions. He pulled a wedge badly on the 351-yard first hole and that led to a bogey but he drained a 40-footer from the second level on the par-3 third for a 2. He got to one-under when he got up and down from about ten yards off the par 5 fifth green and then left a ten footer for par short of the hole on number 7. On the 485 yard par-5 eighth, which was playing down wind, he hit an 8 iron for his second shot to within 12 feet and then made the putt for an eagle. On the final hole Denny had a difficult bunker shot from a downhill lie to a close front pin position that he managed to get to within two feet.
Wes Strang (junior) bounced back from his struggles in his first two matches with an even-par 36. He canned an 8 footer on three for birdie and then followed that with a birdie on four again from about ten feet. His third shot on the fifth sailed over the green and he was stymied by a tree as he missed a good opportunity for a turkey. On the seventh hole Wes pulled his drive into the left rough and his line to the green was blocked by a stand of trees. His second caught some branches and fell almost straight back into the fairway. Then after he hit a good third shot he miscued from less than two feet for an uncharacteristic three putt for a double bogey. He rebounded with two fours on 8 & 9.
Sam Spikell (sophomore) playing in his first match since the inaugural win over Good Counsel fought off some medicine reactions that gave him the shakes on the first two holes as he went bogey, double bogey to start. He made a twelve foot birdie putt on #3 and then a two-putt birdie on #8 as he finished with a 37.
Nate Cohan (sophomore) continued his very steady performance with another 37. Nate made birdie on #2 from close to fifteen feet only to miss the green on #3 and settle for a bogey when he couldn't get up and down from the left side. Pars followed on 4, 5, & 6. But faced with a similar shot that Wes had from the left rough on #7 Nate left his second shot out to the right and he caught a bad lie in the right hand trap. His explosion barely got out of the trap and his chip left him a long bogey putt so he took a double bogey there. Like Wes, Nate closed with a birdie and par.
Greg Bourdon (sophomore) played steady if unspectacular golf on his way to a 38. He had a three putt bogey on the second hole from about 40 feet and could not negotiate an up and down for par on #3. But he came back with a birdie on 4 only to have another three putt on #5 for bogey. His birdie on #8 was followed by a bogey on #9 when his trap shot trickled past the pin and left him with a tricky sidehill, downhill putt to save par.
Matt Brown (senior) shot 39 with four bogeys and one birdie. Even the alternates had a good day today as Jack Myers (37), Mike Marcus (37), and Tom Horton (40) played very steady golf. Jack had an opening and closing bogey with a birdie on #8 and Mike had a three putt bogey on #3 with eight other pars.
The 182 is just three shots off the all-time team nine hole score of 179 posted last year at Whiskey Creek against DeMatha in ideal weather conditions. Today was far from ideal - very windy out of the west and cloudy with periods of downright chilly air.
Low man for the Dons was Ben Shields (39) for the all-senior squad. Mike Finnegan (40), Colin Greenwell (41), Brendan Buchness (42), Church Waesche (42), and Cory Voelkel (44) played for Coach Marty Stewart who announced that this was his last season coaching the Dons and that he was passing the mantle along next year.
Marty represents the best camraderie of high school golf coaches. He spins good yarns, provides the best for his boys, and win or lose he is always a gentleman. He will be missed and hopefully this rivalry can continue without him. It just won't be the same.
Denny McCarthy was low man once again for the Hoyas as he shot a two-under 34 on the front side in windy and chilly conditions. He pulled a wedge badly on the 351-yard first hole and that led to a bogey but he drained a 40-footer from the second level on the par-3 third for a 2. He got to one-under when he got up and down from about ten yards off the par 5 fifth green and then left a ten footer for par short of the hole on number 7. On the 485 yard par-5 eighth, which was playing down wind, he hit an 8 iron for his second shot to within 12 feet and then made the putt for an eagle. On the final hole Denny had a difficult bunker shot from a downhill lie to a close front pin position that he managed to get to within two feet.
Wes Strang (junior) bounced back from his struggles in his first two matches with an even-par 36. He canned an 8 footer on three for birdie and then followed that with a birdie on four again from about ten feet. His third shot on the fifth sailed over the green and he was stymied by a tree as he missed a good opportunity for a turkey. On the seventh hole Wes pulled his drive into the left rough and his line to the green was blocked by a stand of trees. His second caught some branches and fell almost straight back into the fairway. Then after he hit a good third shot he miscued from less than two feet for an uncharacteristic three putt for a double bogey. He rebounded with two fours on 8 & 9.
Sam Spikell (sophomore) playing in his first match since the inaugural win over Good Counsel fought off some medicine reactions that gave him the shakes on the first two holes as he went bogey, double bogey to start. He made a twelve foot birdie putt on #3 and then a two-putt birdie on #8 as he finished with a 37.
Nate Cohan (sophomore) continued his very steady performance with another 37. Nate made birdie on #2 from close to fifteen feet only to miss the green on #3 and settle for a bogey when he couldn't get up and down from the left side. Pars followed on 4, 5, & 6. But faced with a similar shot that Wes had from the left rough on #7 Nate left his second shot out to the right and he caught a bad lie in the right hand trap. His explosion barely got out of the trap and his chip left him a long bogey putt so he took a double bogey there. Like Wes, Nate closed with a birdie and par.
Greg Bourdon (sophomore) played steady if unspectacular golf on his way to a 38. He had a three putt bogey on the second hole from about 40 feet and could not negotiate an up and down for par on #3. But he came back with a birdie on 4 only to have another three putt on #5 for bogey. His birdie on #8 was followed by a bogey on #9 when his trap shot trickled past the pin and left him with a tricky sidehill, downhill putt to save par.
Matt Brown (senior) shot 39 with four bogeys and one birdie. Even the alternates had a good day today as Jack Myers (37), Mike Marcus (37), and Tom Horton (40) played very steady golf. Jack had an opening and closing bogey with a birdie on #8 and Mike had a three putt bogey on #3 with eight other pars.
The 182 is just three shots off the all-time team nine hole score of 179 posted last year at Whiskey Creek against DeMatha in ideal weather conditions. Today was far from ideal - very windy out of the west and cloudy with periods of downright chilly air.
Low man for the Dons was Ben Shields (39) for the all-senior squad. Mike Finnegan (40), Colin Greenwell (41), Brendan Buchness (42), Church Waesche (42), and Cory Voelkel (44) played for Coach Marty Stewart who announced that this was his last season coaching the Dons and that he was passing the mantle along next year.
Marty represents the best camraderie of high school golf coaches. He spins good yarns, provides the best for his boys, and win or lose he is always a gentleman. He will be missed and hopefully this rivalry can continue without him. It just won't be the same.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Panthers looming
This week will be a telling week for the Prep team as they face Loyola on Monday, Paul VI on Tuesday, and SSSA on Thursday. The Saints did not score well in their match with Episcopal last week but the Mt. Vernon golf course always gives long hitters difficulty.
After the team had already wrapped up the IAC league title a couple of years ago, we stumbled quite a bit and had to rely on some last few holes heroics from Justin Nogay who now plays for Mount St. Mary's. Justin fashioned several birdies and a par over the last three holes to snatch victory from the jaws of ignominy.
On the other hand, Paul VI Panthers appear to be a legitimate threat. They have already beaten DeMatha, last year's Metros champs, on DeMatha's home course by a score of 6-3. In match play the final score isn't always an indicator of the tightness of a match. But it seems that Warnquist from DeMatha beat Tyler Wingo at the first spot and they tied best ball. Other Stags did not hold on. Myles Handy was four up after the first four holes and lost. Jordan Sweet and Jeb Hynes both lost too. In addition to Wingo, the Panthers start two other really good sophomores - Pinkos and Louxenberg. They have two seniors who play solid golf at 5 and 6. And they get to play on their "home" course. They've already played there at least five times so far this year. The Prep guys will have to be focused if they want to win this one.
Don't know much about Loyola. The Dons have only two matches on the scoreboard so far this season. One was a blow-out of Annapolis Area Christian and the other was a loss to Archbishop Spalding. Marty Stewart (coach) says he can only bring 7 players and they will all be seniors. We had a great time up in Baltimore last season and we won when Chris Brown came through in the last spot to clinch the victory. We'll see what they bring this year.
Rain is forecast for part of the day on Monday. Did see a window of clearing starting at 3:00 and lasting till maybe 6:30. It would be nice to get this match in.
After the team had already wrapped up the IAC league title a couple of years ago, we stumbled quite a bit and had to rely on some last few holes heroics from Justin Nogay who now plays for Mount St. Mary's. Justin fashioned several birdies and a par over the last three holes to snatch victory from the jaws of ignominy.
On the other hand, Paul VI Panthers appear to be a legitimate threat. They have already beaten DeMatha, last year's Metros champs, on DeMatha's home course by a score of 6-3. In match play the final score isn't always an indicator of the tightness of a match. But it seems that Warnquist from DeMatha beat Tyler Wingo at the first spot and they tied best ball. Other Stags did not hold on. Myles Handy was four up after the first four holes and lost. Jordan Sweet and Jeb Hynes both lost too. In addition to Wingo, the Panthers start two other really good sophomores - Pinkos and Louxenberg. They have two seniors who play solid golf at 5 and 6. And they get to play on their "home" course. They've already played there at least five times so far this year. The Prep guys will have to be focused if they want to win this one.
Don't know much about Loyola. The Dons have only two matches on the scoreboard so far this season. One was a blow-out of Annapolis Area Christian and the other was a loss to Archbishop Spalding. Marty Stewart (coach) says he can only bring 7 players and they will all be seniors. We had a great time up in Baltimore last season and we won when Chris Brown came through in the last spot to clinch the victory. We'll see what they bring this year.
Rain is forecast for part of the day on Monday. Did see a window of clearing starting at 3:00 and lasting till maybe 6:30. It would be nice to get this match in.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Other Scores
WCAC Scores
Monday 3/30
DeMatha - 9 Bishop Ireton - 0
Paul VI - 7.5 Bishop O'Connell - 1.5
St. John's - 5.5 Bishop McNamara - 3.5
Tuesday 3/31
Good Counsel - 5 Bishop O'Connell - 4
St. Mary's Ryken - 5 Gonzaga - 4
Wednesday 4/1
Paul VI - 6 DeMatha - 3
IAC Scores
Episcopal - 208 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes - 223
MIAA scores
Pallotti - 17 Severn - 4
The WCAC (DC) uses a match play format with six individual matches for one point each and a best ball match in each foursome for three more points, a total of nine. They will play 12 holes.
The MIAA (Baltimore) uses match play as well but they use a "nassau" format with three points for each individual match - a total of 18 points and then one point for each of the best ball of the foursomes for three more points, a total of twenty-on. They too will play 12 holes.
The IAC (DC) uses stroke play format with six players but counting only the top five. They will usually play 9 holes but extend a match if there is sufficient time. That would be determined before teeing off.
Monday 3/30
DeMatha - 9 Bishop Ireton - 0
Paul VI - 7.5 Bishop O'Connell - 1.5
St. John's - 5.5 Bishop McNamara - 3.5
Tuesday 3/31
Good Counsel - 5 Bishop O'Connell - 4
St. Mary's Ryken - 5 Gonzaga - 4
Wednesday 4/1
Paul VI - 6 DeMatha - 3
IAC Scores
Episcopal - 208 St. Stephen's & St. Agnes - 223
MIAA scores
Pallotti - 17 Severn - 4
The WCAC (DC) uses a match play format with six individual matches for one point each and a best ball match in each foursome for three more points, a total of nine. They will play 12 holes.
The MIAA (Baltimore) uses match play as well but they use a "nassau" format with three points for each individual match - a total of 18 points and then one point for each of the best ball of the foursomes for three more points, a total of twenty-on. They too will play 12 holes.
The IAC (DC) uses stroke play format with six players but counting only the top five. They will usually play 9 holes but extend a match if there is sufficient time. That would be determined before teeing off.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wilson HS falls 189- 278
The young sophomores continued their hot streak with yet another stellar performance against Wilson HS of the District of Columbia at Argyle CC in Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, March 31. The Little Hoyas posted a team score of nine-over par 189 against Wilson's 278.
Denny McCarthy again led the Prep squad as the low scorer with a one-under par 35 on the front side of his home course. Greg Bourdon placed second with a steady one-over 37 while playing partner Nate Cohan managed a two-over 38. Matt Brown carded a 39 after a double-bogey finish on the uphill 406 yd ninth hole. Kyle Soltesz played steady golf en route to a 40, and Wes Strang had some difficulty with the gusty, swirling wind as he shot a 41.
Garrett Connell was Wilson's low scorer with a 48. Because of the conditions and skill levels, the "double par" maximum was used in this event for several of the Wilson players.
Prep's next match will be this coming Monday, April 6 at Norbeck CC in Rockville, MD against Loyola Blakefield of Baltimore.
Denny McCarthy again led the Prep squad as the low scorer with a one-under par 35 on the front side of his home course. Greg Bourdon placed second with a steady one-over 37 while playing partner Nate Cohan managed a two-over 38. Matt Brown carded a 39 after a double-bogey finish on the uphill 406 yd ninth hole. Kyle Soltesz played steady golf en route to a 40, and Wes Strang had some difficulty with the gusty, swirling wind as he shot a 41.
Garrett Connell was Wilson's low scorer with a 48. Because of the conditions and skill levels, the "double par" maximum was used in this event for several of the Wilson players.
Prep's next match will be this coming Monday, April 6 at Norbeck CC in Rockville, MD against Loyola Blakefield of Baltimore.
Prep tops Landon by 11
Sophomore sensations Denny McCarthy, Nate Cohan, and Greg Bourdon led the Little Hoyas of Georgetown Prep to a convincing 191-202 win over arch rival Landon HS at Landon's home course of Woodmont CC in Rockville, MD on Monday, March 30. Each of these strong players shot one-over 37 on the difficult front nine of the North course, site of numerous US Open qualifiers. Senior Matt Brown posted a 38 while junior Wes Strang shot 42 to close out the scoring for Prep. Kyle Soltesz' 45 did not count.
Landon was lead by sophomore Ralph Blassey who carded a 37. Other scores for the Bears were Teddy Tolin (39), Robert Balaban (41), Drew Mickum (42), and Mike Thornton (43). Evan Conley's 45 did not count.
Both McCarthy and Cohan were upset with themselves for failing to make par on the ninth and final hole. McCarthy three-putted from the front fringe while Cohan's short putt after a splendid chip rimmed the cup and failed to drop.
The Prep performances were all the more impressive since none of the players had ever played the North course and they thought they were going to play the easier South course.
Landon was lead by sophomore Ralph Blassey who carded a 37. Other scores for the Bears were Teddy Tolin (39), Robert Balaban (41), Drew Mickum (42), and Mike Thornton (43). Evan Conley's 45 did not count.
Both McCarthy and Cohan were upset with themselves for failing to make par on the ninth and final hole. McCarthy three-putted from the front fringe while Cohan's short putt after a splendid chip rimmed the cup and failed to drop.
The Prep performances were all the more impressive since none of the players had ever played the North course and they thought they were going to play the easier South course.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Monday March 23: Prep vs GC
In the opening golf match of the 2009 season Georgetown Prep defeated Good Counsel 8-1 on Monday, March 23rd at Manor CC in Rockville, Md. Skies were mostly clear but temps were mostly in the 50's for much of the afternoon. The matches were each 12 holes long.
Denny McCarthy, sophomore, shot even par (35) on the front nine en route to a 5&3 victory over George Bushby. Sam Spikell, sophomore, won his match over Bobby Kessler 3&2. The team easily won the best ball point as well. First foursome: Prep -3 GC - 0
In the second match Matt Brown, senior, won his point on the 11th hole after knocking his tee shot within birdie range. Mike Marcus, senior, struggled through much of the front side and eventually fell 2&1. The points were split; the best ball went to Prep when Brown canned a 30-footer on the 12th to garner the extra point. Second foursome: Prep - 2 GC - 1
The final match of the afternoon came down to the final hole. Jack Myers, senior, finished with four straight pars to eke out a 1up victory over Connor Farrell. Tom Horton, junior, chipped in for a birdie on the last hole to win his match and clinch the best ball point as well. Third foursome: Prep 3 GC -0
Nine hole scores:
McCarthy - 35
Brown - 37
Spikell - 38
Myers - 42
Marcus - 42
Horton - 45
Thanks to Coach Frank Mantua for arranging the match and also to Manor for hosting us.
Denny McCarthy, sophomore, shot even par (35) on the front nine en route to a 5&3 victory over George Bushby. Sam Spikell, sophomore, won his match over Bobby Kessler 3&2. The team easily won the best ball point as well. First foursome: Prep -3 GC - 0
In the second match Matt Brown, senior, won his point on the 11th hole after knocking his tee shot within birdie range. Mike Marcus, senior, struggled through much of the front side and eventually fell 2&1. The points were split; the best ball went to Prep when Brown canned a 30-footer on the 12th to garner the extra point. Second foursome: Prep - 2 GC - 1
The final match of the afternoon came down to the final hole. Jack Myers, senior, finished with four straight pars to eke out a 1up victory over Connor Farrell. Tom Horton, junior, chipped in for a birdie on the last hole to win his match and clinch the best ball point as well. Third foursome: Prep 3 GC -0
Nine hole scores:
McCarthy - 35
Brown - 37
Spikell - 38
Myers - 42
Marcus - 42
Horton - 45
Thanks to Coach Frank Mantua for arranging the match and also to Manor for hosting us.
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