Monday, December 6, 2010

Will Strickler '04 earns PGA Tour card

Even though he bogied his final hole, Will Strickler '04 received his PGA tour card today. He was the last of 25 qualifiers to receive his card and will be eligible to play in about 20 PGA Tour events next year starting in Hawaii. Will shot (-9) over six rounds at Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge in Winter Garden, FL.

At Woodberry Forest, Will was a two-time All Prep golfer. He won the Prep League Tournament as a junior, and was captain during his senior year. He won a scholarship to the University of Florida, where he was captain he senior year and helped the Gators to the NCAA Finals.

During the last two years,Will has been playing events on the Canadian Tour and the Nationwide Tour.

Congratulations Will on this great accomplishment!

See full report here PGA Q-School 

(Thanks to Coach Tom Bond for this update)

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Tigers finish 2-3 in MAPGA tournament

Fourth Former William Knibbs fired a second round 74 to finish in second place (147) at the Middle Atlantic PGA Junior Golf Tournament at the Shenandoah Valley GC in Front Royal, VA. Knibbs was edged by Cas Dickerson (146), who holed out from 116 yards on the 16th hole, en route to an even par 71.

Bennett duPont finished tied for third (150), after shooting a 78. Other scores included:

Timothy Walter t10th 80-82 = 162
Shep Hardison 13th   82 -82 = 164
Brandon Gilbert 18th 93 -84 =177

Full leaderboard can be seen here.


Saturday, November 6, 2010

Tigers leading MAPGA Turkey Trot Tournament

Fifth Former Bennett duPont fired a +1 round of 72 to take the lead in the Middle Atlantic PGA Junior Golf Tournament Saturday, November 6. The 36-hole event is being held at the Shenandoah Valley GC, in Front Royal, VA. The field played the 6200 layout in just over 81.

Just one shot behind duPont is fourth former William Knibbs (73). Other Tigers playing in the two day event are Shep Hardison (82), Timothy Walter (82), and Brandon Gilbert (93).

Follow the team LIVE Sunday, November 7 at
http://mapgajr.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/mapgajr10/event/mapgajr1033/contest/22/leaderboard.htm

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Thomas Walter '10 makes Bucknell golf team

Thomas Walter '10 (Darien, CT) played in the the Richmond Intercollegiate tournament on October 11-12 at Independence GC, shooting 75-80-78. Walter and his Bucknell Bison teammates finished 11th.

Bucknell next plays at Kiawah Island on November 1-2.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Ron Gring returns to WFS


PGA teacher Ron Gring returned to Woodberry Forest twice this October to work with the varsity golfers. Ron gave both individual and group lessons on swing mechanics, course management, short game, and putting.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Fall golf 2010 begins

Twelve golfers joined Coach Hogan this week to start another fall season. Ten returning varsity and junior varsity players have decided to work on their games this autumn, led by senior co-captain James Walter. Two new students, fourth formers William Knibbs and Ty Johnson, have also joined the group.

The Tigers will host their own invitational  tournament on Friday, September 24. Other events include an alumni outings to Charlottesville and Culpeper, as well as playing in a local junior tournament. PGA teacher and Golf Magazine contributor Ron Gring will return to WFS on Oct. 1-3 for a clinic.

In the first qualifier, new boy William Knibbs led the way with a one-over 36, followed closely by James Walter's 37. Fourth former Timothy Walter was third with a 38.

Monday, September 6, 2010

Pete Heck '10 shines as new member of Kenyon golf team

Pete Heck '10 from Chestertown, MD, successfully walked onto the Kenyon golf team this fall. In the team's first tournament, Heck was the team medalist at the Denison University Fall Classic, shooting rounds of 79-77 for a 23rd place finish overall.

Congratulations, Pete!

http://athletics.kenyon.edu/x36521.xml

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Thomas Walter '10 represents USA

Thomas Walter played for the US squad on the Blair-Wellington Golf Exchange this past summer. Thomas spent three weeks in June/July traveling throughout England and Scotland, where he played several matches against local juniors.

"Our hosts were some of the most hospitable people I've ever met," said Walter, the 2010 WFS golf team scoring leader and captain. "They were the biggest reason I enjoyed the trip."

Walter played famous courses such as Sunningdale, a final qualifying site for the British Open; the Rye and West Sussex Golf Clubs; and KingsBarnes on the North Sea. The team also got to walk the Old Course at St. Andrews just before the British Open, and took an exclusive tour of the Royal & Ancient's Museum.


"It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I am so grateful to have been able to participate," said Walter, who is now competing for a spot on the Bucknell University golf team. 
 

Friday, August 27, 2010

Tigers finish 6th in VSGA Invitational

Woodberry Forest shot 310 in the second round of the 2010 VSGA High School Invitational Wednesday. The Tigers moved up one spot to finish 6th out of the 23 teams competing. Senior co-captain James Walter fired an even par 72, while teammates Tyler Grills (79), Bennett duPont (79), and Jack Dalrymple (80) completed the scoring. Fourth former Timothy Walter had a second round 84.


The sixth place finish was Woodberry Forest's best result in this tournament since 2007, when the Tigers finished third.

Coach Hogan and his team

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

2010 VSGA High School Invitational

The Tigers opened the new season Tuesday, August 24 with the first round of the VSGA High School Invitational. The tournament field of 23 public and private high school teams played in windy, cool conditions at the Independence Golf Club in Midlothian.


Woodberry Forest shot 308, good enough for 7th place, and just three shots out of third. Fourth former Timothy Walter led the way with an even par round of 72. Walter's round puts him in fourth place going into the final round. Fifth former Bennett duPont was next with a 75. Also competiting for the Tigers are fifth formers Jack Dalrymple (80), Tyler Grills (81), and senior co-captain James Walter (81).

The tournament concludes on Wednesday.

Team scores -- top 10 (best four of five individuals)

1. Deep Run - 296
2. Western Albemarle - 300
3. James River - 305
t4. Battlefield - 307
t4. Kellam - 307
t4. Langley - 307
7. WOODBERRY FOREST - 308
8. Chantilly - 315
9. Mills Godwin - 324
10. Oakton - 328

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Coach Marc Hogan--2010 VPL Coach of the Year

The Virginia Preparatory League announced today that Woodberry Forest golf coach Marc Hogan is the 2010 Golf Coach of the Year. It is the fourth time in his career (2004, 2007, 2009) that Mr. Hogan has won this league award, and the first time he has been named Coach of the Year in consecutive seasons.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Final Scoring averages- 2010

First         Last             Matches    Stroke Avg.

Thomas    Walter             11            38.02

Milt          Barber             10            39.82

Shep        Hardison          10            39.92

Bennett    duPont              9            39.93

Timothy    Walter              7            40.50

Connor    Dobbs               1             40.50

Pete          Heck                1             40.50

James       Walter              3            40.90

Charlie      Moore             10           41.16

Jack         Dalrymple          5            42.66

West   Camp-Crowder        1          43.00

Charles    Blaydes              1            43.61

Tyler        Grills                 2            43.92

Billy    Mott                       1            46.00

David    Lee                      1            54.14

Thomas Walter finishes with a 38.61 stroke average, tying him with Billy King (1995-97) for 24th all-time in Woodberry Forest golf history.


Individual Career Stroke Average

First Last Years Scoring
1 Ted Haley (1993-1995) 36.62
2 Robert  Long (2000-2002) 36.83
3 Whitten Meares (1995-1997) 36.95
4 Johnny  Kyger (2007-2009) 37.05
5 Zack Randol (1999-2001) 37.12
6 Edward Moseley (1998-1999) 37.18
7 Brad Garner (1996-1998) 37.22
8 Neel Williams (1998-2000) 37.36
9 Gene Williams (1993-1996) 37.39
10 Jay  McKnight (1998-2000) 37.68
11 Peter Wilson (2003-2006) 37.81
12 Tee Nunnellee (1994-1996) 37.93
13 Dean  Norman (2002-2005) 37.93
14 Robert Chen (1999-2001) 37.99
15 David Carver (2001-2002) 38.02
16 Will  Strickler (2002-2004) 38.03
17 Miguel Coles (1997-1998) 38.06
18 Chris  Jones (1991-1993) 38.18
19 Grant Rafield (2003-2005) 38.19
20 Jim Frazier (2006-2009) 38.32
21 Mac Kellet (1996-1998) 38.35
22 Eric  Stinson (2002-2005) 38.45
23 Jason Saunders (2004-2007) 38.53
24 Thomas  Walter (2008-2010) 38.61
24 Billy King (1995-1997) 38.61
26 Ned Michaels (1994-1995) 38.65
27 Franklin Dolan (2005-2008) 38.67
28 Edward Wood (2003-2004) 38.72
29 Chris  Brown (2000-2002) 38.98
30 Chamberlain Hill (2006-2009) 39.06
31 Milt Barber (2008- 39.32
32 Tyler  Love (1998-2000) 39.33
33 Shep Hardison (2009- 39.46

James Walter (2008- 43.58












































































































































































Monday, May 17, 2010

Woodberry Forest finishes 3rd in VISAA state golf tournament

In a driving rain storm in Suffolk, VA, the Tigers battled the elements and seven other teams in the third VISAA State Golf Championships.  Sleepy Hole Golf Course hosted the event for the first time. The 6500 yard par 72 layout took on lots of water, but managed to remain playable for the six hour round. Woodberry Forest's score of 314 placed them third, behind state champion Episcopal (309) and runner-up St. Christopher's (310). Two time defending state champion Carlisle finished fourth (316).

Captain Thomas Walter ended his Woodberry Forest career with perhaps his best round, a one over 73, earning All-State honors on the strength of his fourth place finish. Thomas overcame a triple bogey seven on his sixth hole, playing his last 12 holes two under par.


Division 1
*top 4 scores
1st Place – Episcopal High School – 309
2nd Place – Saint Christopher’s School – 310
3rd Place – Woodberry Forest – 314
4th Place –Carlisle School – 316
5th Place – Collegiate School – 320
6th Place – Cape Henry Collegiate – 321
7th Place – Liberty Christian Academy – 327
8th Place – Trinity Episcopal School – 354

All State Team:
Bailey Patrick – Episcopal School – 71 – Co-Player of the Year
Adam Stowe – Episcopal School – 71- Co Player of the Year
Bryce Chalkley – St. Christopher’s School -71- Co Player of the Year
Thomas Walter – Woodberry Forest – 73
Ben Leon – Norfolk Academy – 75
Jack Adkins – Carlisle School – 75
Alex Wise – Carlisle School – 75
Austin Inman – Liberty Christian – 75
Mark Hourigan – Collegiate School – 76
Paul Strader – St. Christopher’s School – 77
Chris Hickman – Blue Ridge - 77



Other Woodberry Scores

Milt Barber - 79
James Walter - 80
Charlie Moore - 82
Bennett duPont - 83
Shep Hardison - 85

Friday, May 14, 2010

Woodberry Forest accepts invitation to VISAA tournament

Fresh off their VPL tournament win, the Tigers are one of eight teams selected to play in the third VISAA Division 1 state golf championship. This year's event will be held at Sleepy Hole Golf Club, in Suffolk, VA on Monday, May 17th. Woodberry's first tee time is 9:56 AM.

The Carlisle School of Martinsville is the two-time defending VISAA champion. Woodberry Forest finished second last year.

2010 VISAA State Golf Championships
Team Championship Participants

Division 1
Carlisle School
Cape Henry Collegiate
Liberty Christian
St. Christopher’s
Episcopal High School
Collegiate School
Trinity Episcopal
Woodberry Forest

Division 2
Greenbrier Christian
Walsingham Academy
Covenant School
Atlantic Shores
Fuqua School
Fredericksburg Christian
Brunswick Academy
Hampton Roads Academy

Individual Participants
Division 1
Kyle Oliver – Norfolk Collegiate
Davis Whitmer – STAB
Hunter Barton – Hargrave Military
Chris Hickman – Blue Ridge
Holt Mountcastle – St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes
Trey Wingo – Paul VI
Taylor Paasch – Bishop Sullivan

Division 2
Trip Bose – Norfolk Christian
Kevin Stallings – Virginia Episcopal
Will Hickey – Holy Cross
Maclain Huge – Notre Dame
Ryan Poe – Highland School
Adam Peebles – Portsmouth Christian
Jackson Rice – Tandem Friends
Scott Burnette – Westover Christian

Thursday, May 13, 2010

JV golf finishes perfect slate

On a cool, rainy Tuesday at Woodberry, the JV golfers easily defeated the Saints to conclude their season at 9-0. Third former Billy Mott was the medalist with a 38.

Woodberry 171            201 St. Christopher's

38 Billy Mott
40 Spence Townsend
46 Brandon Gilbert
47 Marshall Deal
55 Charlie Cordell
55 Greg McIntosh

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Woodberry goes back-to-back in VPL

Woodberry Forest successfully defended its Virginia Preparatory League golf title today at Independence Club in Midlothian. The Tigers shot 594 (294-300) to win the 36-hole event over St. Christopher's by eleven strokes

In Woodberry's opening round, fourth former Shep Hardison fired an even par 72 on the 6300-yard Tom Fazio layout to lead the way. Fourth former Bennett duPont and third former Timothy Walter were one shot back (73). Senior captain Thomas Walter shot 76. The Tigers had a five stroke lead over Collegiate.

On day two, fifth former Milt Barber was first off and fired a 74. Classmate Charlie Moore followed with a 77, and Thomas Walter then shot the Tigers' low round of the day, 73. Bennett duPont came in the a 76 to round off the second day's team score. The Tigers withstood a charge by St. Christopher's, bettering the Saints' second day score, 300-303.

By virtue of their top ten individual finishes, Thomas Walter, Barber, duPont, Hardison, and Timothy Walter earned All-Prep status. Woodberry's win is the school's 24th VPL golf title since 1976.

The Tigers now await a bid to the VISAA tournament, Monday, May 17 at Sleepy Hole GC in Suffolk.

Virginia Preparatory League Golf Tournament
Independence GC
36 holes, par 144
Best four scores each day count towards team total



Name1st2ndTotal

Thomas Walter7673149

Bennett duPont7376149

Shep Hardison7277149

Milt Barber8074154

Timothy Walter7381154

Charlie Moore7877155


294300594    1st


Individual (All-Prep)



1 Mark Hourigan Collegiate 71 72 143

Chris Kapsak TES 70 73 143
3 Harrison Vance St Chris 71 73 144

Bryce Chalkley St Chris 73 71 144
5 Thomas Walter Woodberry 76 73 149

Shep Hardison Woodberry 72 77 149

Bennett duPont Woodberry 73 76 149
8 Ben Donohue Collegiate 74 76 150
9 Davis Whitmer St. Anne's 74 78 152
10 Timothy Walter Woodberry 73 81 154

Milt Barber Woodberry 80 74 154




























































Monday, May 10, 2010

Tigers in 1st place on day one of VPL

On Monday in the first day of the Virginia Prep League's annual tournament, Woodberry shot 294 (+6) to take a five-shot lead over Collegiate. The two-day tournament is being played at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian, VA. Fourth former Shep Hardison led the Tigers with an even par round of 72. Fourth former Bennett duPont and third former Timothy Walter each fired 73s, and captain Thomas Walter had a 76. As a group, the Tiger quartet was a collective one-under par on the back nine. Charlie Moore (77) and Milt Barber (80) round out the Woodberry squad.

The top 4 teams and 24 low individuals qualify for the second round Tuesday.

Virginia Preparatory League
1st round
Independence GC
par 72, 6300 yds

Woodberry Forest  294
Collegiate               299
St. Christopher's     302
Trinity Episcopal     307
St. Anne's Belfield   325
Fork Union Military Academy 388
Christchurch School 392

Varsity golf loses last regular season match

The Tigers traveled to Richmond Friday, and were defeated by St. Christopher's198-208 at the CCV-Westhampton course. Thomas Walter led Woodberry with a four over par round of 51 (12 holes).

Woodberry next plays in the Virginia Prep League tournament, Monday and Tuesday, at the Independence Golf Club in Midlothian.

Woodberry Forest vs. St. Christopher's
CCV-Westhampton
12 holes, par 47

Woodberry (13-5) 208
Thom. Walter 51, Barber 51, Tim. Walter 53, Jam. Walter 54, Hardison 57, Dalrymple 59

St. Chris (9-2) 198
B. Chalkley 47, Van Sumeren 48, O'Neill 51, Vance 52, Strader 52, J. Chalkley 53

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Jr. Black finishes season 10-0

The Jr. Black golf team ended its season a perfect 10-0 with a win Friday at home over Virginia Episcopal School, 156-173. Fourth former Charles Blaydes was the medalist with a two over par 37.

Jr. Black (10-0) 156
Charles Blaydes 37, Charlie Moore 39, Bennett duPont 39, Tyler Grills 41, Connor Dobbs 41, Pete Heck 43

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Jr. Black continue to roll

The Jr. Black golf team improved its record to 9-0 with a 160-176 victory at home Tuesday vs. Tandem Friends School. Senior Pete Heck was the medalist with a three over par 38.

The Jr. Black concludes its season Friday at home vs. Virginia Episcopal.

WFS Jr. Black (160)
Heck 38, Barber 39, Dalrymple 39, Blaydes 44, Grills 45, Brady 51

Tandem Friends (176)
Rice 40, Burns 41, Mahome 47, Horn 48, Zweig 54, Muthjora 59

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Woodberry climbs to #3 in latest golf poll

Division 1
1. Cape Henry Collegiate (13-1)
2. St. Christopher’s (8-2)
3. Woodberry Forest (11-3)
4. Episcopal School (8-1)
5. Carlisle School (8-0)
6. Liberty Christian (14-3)
7. Collegiate School (7-4)
8. Blue Ridge School (10-5)
Others receiving votes: Trinity Episcopal (8-6), Nansemond Suffolk (6-8), Paul VI (2-6), Bishop Sullivan (2-4)

Division 2
1. Covenant School (12-2)
2. Walsingham (13-1)
3. Atlantic Shores (19-8)
4. Greenbrier (7-2)
5. Fuqua (5-0)
6. Hampton Roads Academy (8-4)
7. Fredericksburg Christian (7-1)
8. North Cross (6-1)
Others receiving votes: Virginia Episcopal (8-4), Brunswick (10-3), Tandem Friends (5-4), Isle of Wight (4-2), Broadwater (6-4)

Woodberry edged out by Episcopal

The Tigers traveled to Northern Virginia to face the Maroon at Laurel Hills GC, a tough public track in Lorton, VA. It was the first time the schools have played each other there. Episcopal came out victorious 203-207. The match used the IAC format, counting five of the six scores. Woodberry's record falls to 11-3.

The Tigers conclude their regular season Friday at St. Christopher's

Woodberry (207)
Thomas Walter 40, Shep Hardison 40, Timothy Walter 41, James Walter 43, Charles Moore 43, Bennett duPont 43

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Junior Black Wins Another

Improving its record to 8-0, the Junior Black squad defeated St. Anne's Belfield on Friday at the Woodberry Forest CC. Junior James Walter lead the team with a four over par 39. However, Davis Whitmer of STAB was the medalist for the match with a 36. Junior Black looks to continue its winning streak against Tandem this Tuesday at home.

The rest of the scores for the STAB match were as follows:


Jr. Black (165)
James Walter 39, Hardison 41, Brady 42, Grills 43, Blaydes 45, Mott 47

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Varsity Golf Defeats Covenant

On Friday, the WFS Varsity squad hosted Covenant. In the hot and humid weather, Thomas Walter fired a one under par 34 leading the Tigers to a 156-165 victory over Covenant. This win puts the Tigers at a total record of 10-3. Their next match is at arch rival Episcopal High School Tuesday. The rest of the scores for the Covenant match were as follows:


Woodberry Forest (10-3) 157
Thomas Walter 34, Timothy Walter 40, Charlie Moore 41, Bennett duPont 42, Jack Dalrymple 44,               Milt  Barber 45

Covenant 165
Liebl 39, Weaver 41,Tyler Diduch 42, Austin Diduch 43, Kurt Diduch 46, Ryalls 50

Friday, April 30, 2010

Benedictine matches canceled

A problem with tee times at Richmond Country Club Tuesday forced Benedictine to cancel the matches with the Woodberry Jr. Black and JV teams. These matches will unfortunately not be made up.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Three brothers

Woodberry Forest has a first--three brothers playing on the same golf team. Senior Thomas Walter is the squad's captain and currently its #1 player (39.14 stroke average). Junior James Walter has just returned to playing after suffering a broken foot during Spring Break. To keep active during his rehab, James has been a contributor on this blog.  Third former Timothy Walter has played in two varsity and six Junior Black matches. Timothy has also contributed photographs to the blog.

Congratulations to the Walter brothers and their parents!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Woodberry slips to 4th in latest state golf poll

VISAA
Golf Rankings
Week #4


Division 1
1. Cape Henry Collegiate (8-1)
1. St. Christopher’s (8-1)
3. Carlisle School (8-0)
4. Woodberry Forrest (9-3)
5. Liberty Christian (4-0)
6. Blue Ridge School (10-5)
7. Collegiate School (6-4)
8. Episcopal High School (2-0)
Others Receiving Votes: Trinity Episcopal (7-6), STAB (2-2), Hargrave (4-4), Nansemond Suffolk (5-7)

Division 2
1. Covenant School (12-1)
2. Walsingham Academy (11-1)
3. Hampton Roads Academy (7-1)
4. Atlantic Shores (18-6)
5. Fuqua (8-0)
6. Greenbrier (5-1)
7. Virginia Episcopal (8-4)
8. North Cross (6-1)
Others Receiving Votes: Brunswick (7-2), Westover Christian (4-2), Highland School (4-2)

Monday, April 26, 2010

Thomas Walter named to US traveling team

Senior captain Thomas Walter has been selected for the 2010 Blair-Wellington golf exchange. Thomas will join seven other American prep school golfers on the three-week tour of the UK, June 19 through July 10. The squad will play matches against other British prep schools and junior club teams. In the past the tour has taken US juniors to British Open sites Royal St. George's G.C., Sunningdale G.C., as well as historic courses like Rye G.C. Congratulations Thomas!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

JV golf continues rolling

The JV golfers traveled to Richmond to play Collegiate at the CCV-Tuckahoe Creek course. The Tigers won easily 159-178, improving their record to 8-0. Fourth former Tyler Grills was medalist with a one over par round of 37.

Woodberry Forest (8-0) 159
Collegiate         178

Woodberry Individual
Tyler Grills 37
Charles Blaydes 39
West Camp-Crowder 40
Spence Townsend 43
Gregory McIntosh 47
Richard Hunt         47

Friday, April 23, 2010

Woodberry edged by Collegiate

Collegiate (Richmond) edged Woodberry Forest Friday, 156-159. It was the Tigers first lost at home since March 2009, when Woodberry lost to a traveling team of British schoolboy golfers. Mark Hourigan from Collegiate was the medalist with an even par score of 35.

Woodberry Forest (9-3) plays next Friday at home vs. Covenant..

Woodberry Forest (159): Thomas Walter 37, Bennett duPont 40, Jack Dalrymple 40, Milt Barber 42, Billy Mott 46, Shep Hardison DQ

Junior Black and JV teams remain undefeated

On Tuesday, both the JB and JV golf squads traveled in a long bus ride to Golden Eagle Golf Club at the Tides Inn to face Christchurch. Both teams stayed undefeated, easily winning against the Christchurch golf teams. The Junior Black team is now 7-0 after defeating Christchurch 164-208. Timothy Walter (third form) was the medalist of that match with a two over par, 38. The JV team as well moved to 7-0 and won easily 181-237. Greg McIntosh  (sophomore) was medalist with a six over round of 42. The scores for both matches are listed below:


Jr. Black
Individual Scores

Timothy Walter         38
Charlie Moore     40
Charles Blaydes 43
Tyler Grills 43
Pete Heck 46
Connor Dobbs         46

JV Scores
Gregory McIntosh    42
Charlie Cordell            45
Spence Townsend    46
Richard Hunt            48
West Camp-Crowder 49
Marshall Deal           50

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Junior Black Beats FUMA

Last Friday, the Junior Black golf team played a long match against Fork Union here at Woodberry. The Tigers continued to show why they are undefeated as third formers Timothy Walter (36 ) and Billy Mott (37) lead the way. The Tigers had little difficulty and were able to win 153-210. The rest of the Tigers' scores were as follows:


WFS 153
FUMA 210

Timothy Walter    36
Billy Mott             37
Charles Blaydes   38
Tyler Grills    41
Starling Gamble   41
Pete Heck           47

Jr. Black Golf still undefeated

WFS (5-0)        154
Benedictine        203

Individual:

Shep Hardison    37
Charles Blaydes    38
Jack Dalrymple    38
Tyler Grills        41
Timothy Walter    41
Bennett duPont    45

Woodberry wins third straight Disharoon Cup

Woodberry Forest won its third consecutive Disharoon Cup match vs. St. Paul's School (Baltimore) Saturday afternoon at Caves Valley Golf Club. The match play event awards points in both singles and fourball competitions. Fourth formers Bennett duPont and Jack Dalrymple swept their matches, earning the maximum 7 points. Not far behind were fourth Shep Hardison and fifth former Charlie Moore who earned 6 1/2 points.

This event honors Les Disharoon, founder of Caves Valley and grandfather of two Woodberry students, the late Greg Tolzmann (2000) and Brett Morris (2003).

Woodberry Forest (8-2)    18
St. Paul's            3


Caves Valley GC
18 holes, 6400 yds

Woodberry (points awarded in singles for winning: front nine, back nine, 18) - 15
Thomas Walter 1/2; Milt Barber 3; Shep Hardison 2 1/2; Charlie Moore 3; Jack Dalrymple 3; Bennett duPont 3

St. Paul's (points awarded in singles for winning: front nine, back nine, 18) - 3
Hunter McGuirk 2 1/2; Tom Dickson 0; Connor Antiltz 1/2; Sam Haigley 0; Scott Heffner 0; Bradley Clough 0:

Woodberry (points awarded for 18 holes fourball match)  - 3
St. Paul's (points awarded for 18 holes fourball match)  - 0

Walter/Barber (WFS) defeated McGuirk/ Dickson
Hardison/Moore (WFS) defeated Antiltz/Haigley
Dalrymple/duPont (WFS) defeated Heffner/Clough

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Woodberry remains #1 in State Golf Rankings

VISAA  Coaches Poll
Week #3

Division 1

#1 Woodberry Forest
#2 St. Christopher’s
# 3 Cape Henry Collegiate
#4 Carlisle School
#5 Liberty Christian
#6 Richmond Collegiate
#7 Blue Ridge School
#7 Episcopal High School
Others Receiving Votes: St. Anne’s Bellfield, Hargrave, Bishop O’Connell, Bishop Sullivan, and Trinity Episcopal

Division 2
#1 Covenant School
#2 Greenbrier Christian
#3 Atlantic Shores
#3 Hampton Roads Academy
#5 Walsingham Academy
#6 Virginia Episcopal
#7 Westover Christian
#8 Broadwater Academy
Also Receiving Votes: Portsmouth Christian, Norfolk Christian, North Cross, Highland School, Tandem Friends, Holy Cross, Williamsburg Christian, Isle of Wight Academy

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

JV defeats St. Christopher's

On Tuesday, the JV golf team traveled to Richmond Country Club to take on the St. Christopher's team. The course was difficult because of narrow fairways, many trees, and water hazards. The weather made it all the more difficult as the wind was knocking down golf bags throughout the round. Nevertheless, in a great effort by the all the Tiger's golfers, the JV team won by16 strokes. The final score was Woodberry 194, St. Chris 210, and Woodberry improved its record to 6-0. The following were the Tiger's scores:


47 Rob Wyatt
48 Charlie Cordell
48 Greg McIntosh
51 Walker Smithson
54 West Camp-Crowder
62 Brandon Gilbert

Jr Black remains undefeated

The Junior Black Golf team extended its perfect record to 5-0 on Tuesday after a win against Benedictine. The cold and rainy day did not stop fourth former Shep Hardison from shooting a two over 37, and other fourth formers Jack Dalrymple and Charles Blaydes from shooting 38's. The final score of the match was Woodberry 154, Benedictine 203. The following are the Tigers' scores:


Shep Hardison  37


Charles Blaydes 38


Jack Dalrymple 38


Tyler Grills 41


Timothy Walter 41


Bennett duPont 45

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Varsity Suffers Loss to Georgetown Prep

On Friday, the Tiger's varsity squad travel to the difficult Four Streams Golf Club in Bealsville, Maryland to play a twelve-hole match against the strong Georgetown Prep team. After playing hard against a tough course and opponent, the Tigers ended up losing 257-266. Denny McCarthy of Georgetown Prep was medalist with an even par round of 47. Notable Woodberry performances came from Shep Hardison and Bennett DuPont who both shot 52 (+5). The other scores were as follows:


Woodberry Forest (5-2)  266
Shep Hardison 52, Bennett duPont 52, Tyler Grills 53, Jack Dalrymple 54, Charlie Moore 55, Charles Blaydes 58, Timothy Walter 62, David Lee 72

Georgetown Prep: 257
Denny McCarthy 47, Nate Cohan 49, Wes Strang 52, Justin Butler 54, Greg Bourdun 55, Sam Spikell 56, Tom 59, Chris 60

Thursday, April 8, 2010

JV wins against Trinity Episcopal

The JV team traveled with the Varsity players on Tuesday to play Trinity Episcopal's JV team. The JV players played just as well as those on the Varsity team and were able to win easily,168 to 192. Led by fourth former Jack Dalrymple with a 40, the Tigers JV team is off to a hot (4-0) start. The rest of the scores were as follows...


168 Woodberry Forest School 192 Trinity Episcopal School

40 Jack Dalrymple 45 Becca Kapsak
42 Tyler Grills 47 Johno Burke
43 Charles Blaydes 48 Nick D'Ambra
43 Spence Townsend 52 George Lee Wilkinson
44 Greg McIntosh 56 Will Shiflett
49 Walter Smithson 58 Joey Evans

Varsity Golf suffers loss to Trinity Episcopal

On Tuesday, the Trinity Episcopal golf team won their first victory ever against the Tigers. Woodberry struggled at Trinity's home course, Salisbury CC (Buckingham 9). Fifth former Milt Barber led the way for the Tigers and won medalist of the match with a 39. He was the only Varsity golfer to shoot int the 30's that day. The All-time record against Trinity now stands WFS-21, Trinity 1. The rest of the scores were as follows...



165 Woodberry Forest School 164 Trinity Episcopal School

39 Milt Barber 40 Chris Kapsak
40 Thomas Walter 40 Adam Pearson
43 Bennett duPont 42 Frank Hargrove
43 Shep Hardison 42 Connor McNeer
43 Charlie Moore 48 Mark Hoppe
43 Timothy Walter 49 Patrick Brown

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Woodberry Tops VISAA rankings

The Tigers are ranked first in the initial Virginia Independent School Athletic Association Division I golf poll.

Here is the full poll:


Division 1
Woodberry Forest
St. Christopher's
Cape Henry Collegiate
Blue Ridge School
Liberty Christian
STAB
Richmond Collegiate
Fork Union
Others Receiving Votes:
Nansemond Suffolk Academy

Division 2
Carlisle
Covenant
Walsingham Academy
Atlantic Shores
Greenbrier
Tandem Friends
Portsmouth Christian
Broadwater Academy
Others Receiving Votes:
Westover Christian
Holy Cross

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Jr Black defeats Eastern Mennonite School

On Thursday, the Junior Black golf team traveled to Harrisonburg to take on the Eastern Mennonite team at Heritage Oaks GC. The weather was ideal, 79 degrees with a light breeze. Third former and medalist, Timothy Walter, was the medalist for the match with a 37 (+3) to lead the Tigers to a 152-177 victory. Other contributions came from fourth former's Bennett DuPont and Jack Dalrymple, both with 38's.

The rest of the Tiger scores were:
 
37 Timothy Walter
38 Jack Dalrymple
38 Bennett DuPont
39 Tyler Grills
39 David Lee
41 Starling Gamble

The Junior Black improves its record to 4 -0. Their next match is Tuesday, April 13 vs. Benedictine.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Casio Exilim Camera

Our Casio Exilim EX-F1 camera can shoot high-speed video. Check out the swings at 300/fps and 600/fps in the YouTube frame at the top of the page.

Thanks go to Mitch Hull for his generous support in making the purchase of this camera and our other instructional materials possible.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

JV beats St. Catherine's and St. Gertrude's

On Tuesday, the Woodberry JV golfers opened their season at home versus St. Catherine's and St. Gertrude's. The match was cut to six holes because of the late tee off time. Nevertheless, the JV squad won 110 (WFS)- 134(St. Catherine's)- 146 (St. Gertrude's). Individual scores were as follows:

110 Woodberry Forest 134 St. Catherine's        146 St. Gertrude's


25 Bennett DuPont      24 Alex Wright            31 Megan Downing
27 Jack Dalrymple       35 Kara Williams      38 Maggy Mastin
28 Walker Smithson     36 Marie Belt           38 Amy Prodraza
30 Brandon Gilbert       39 Katherine Maloney 39 Elise Matsuura
31 Greg McIntosh        39 Jane Taylor            41 Caroline Nelson
31 Spence Townsend    41 Mary Stuart Nelson 42 Jillian VanWinkle

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Jr. Black notches two more wins

Using its home course advantage on a windy day the Jr. Black golf squad won its first home match. The Tigers posted a combined score of 168, edging out the Blue Ridge team who shot 171, and easily beating the Eastern Mennonite score of 207. The medalist for Jr. Black was the 6th man, Starling Gamble, who shot a 5 over round of 40, clinching the win.


The Jr. Black plays Thursday vs. Eastern Mennonite at Heritage Oaks GC in Harrisonburg, VA.

Starling Gamble:  40

Timothy Walter:  42

Connor Dobbs: 43

David Lee:  43

Charles Blaydes:  44

Pete Heck:  47

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Woodberry wins season opener vs. St. Chris

The Tigers battled the elements (cool temps and strong 20+ MPH winds) and the Saints in their 2010 opener and came away victorious, 158-163. Fifth former Milt Barber led the way with a three over par 38, followed closely by captain Thomas Walter (39) and fourth former Shep Hardison (39). Bryce Chalkley of St. Christopher's was the medalist with a 36.

Woodberry plays next Tuesday at Trinity Episcopal.

Woodberry Forest (1-0) 158
St. Christopher's             163

Individual Scores


Bryce
Chalkley,
StC   
36
Milt
Barber,
WFS   
38
Thomas
Walter,
WFS   
39
Shep
Hardison,
WFS   
39
Daniel
O'Neill,
StC
41
Charlie
Moore,
WFS   
42
West
Camp-Crowder,
WFS   
43
Harrison
Vance,
StC   
43
Paul
Strader,
StC   
43   
Tyler
Grills,
WFS   
48   
Jordan
Chalkley,
StC   
51

Monday, March 29, 2010

St. Christopher's match site changed

The Tigers' match Tuesday, March 30 with St. Christopher's has been moved from CCV-Westhampton to Woodberry Forest. The starting time is still 4 PM.

Junior Black Wins Opener

Despite the cold and rough winds, the Junior Black Golf squad was able to pull out a win against Mercersburg on Saturday. The match was played at Mercersburg's Whitetail Golf Resort where the teams competed in a nine-hole match. The match consisted of eight players, but only the top six scores counted to the teams total. The final score was Jr. Black 252, Mercersburg 264. Fourth Former Charles Blaydes was the medalist for the Woodberry team with a 39. The individual scores were as follows:

Brook, Merc 37

Charles Blaydes, WFS    39


TimothyWalters, WFS   41


Bennett duPont, WFS   42


Brandon Gilbert, WFS 43


Pete Heck, WFS   43


Starling Gamble, WFS  44


Zschocke, Merc 44


Jack Dalrymple, WFS 45


Connor Dobbs, WFS 45


Bayopremal, Merc 45


Mallott, Merc 45


Wordsworth, Merc 46


Suhey, Merc 47


Walnocht, Merc 51


Schadt, Merc 52