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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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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