Tiger golfers team up with club members

Congratulations to Bennett Dupont and Jack Dalrymple.  They teamed up with Barry Brookman and Dick Clore, local members of the Woodberry Golf Club, to win a 5 team Captain's Choice tournament at Woodberry today.  Each team in the tournament consisted of two students and two public members from the Woodberry Golf Club.  In cold conditions Bennett and Jack's team shot an 11 under par round of 59.  Spence Townshend and Billy Mott, along with club members John Deeds and Rodney Brown, also shot a 59, but lost to the Dupont/Dalrymple team in a one hole playoff.  Thanks to all who participated.  

Fall golfers welcome Ron Gring

Golf teacher Ron Gring of Gring Golf spent the past several days working with the fall golfers.  At the end of his visit, Ron and his wife Yvette, enjoyed Sunday dinner and chapel with the rest of the school.

Golf defeats Middleburg

The golf team improved its record to 2-0 this fall with a easy victory over Middleburg 185-243 Friday. Fifth former Timothy Walter was the medalist with a one under par 34. 

Woodberry Forest vs. Middleburg Academy
WFS GC
nine holes, par 35
low five scores count towards team total

WFS (2-0) 185
Middleburg 243

Individual scores--WFS

Timothy Walter	34
William Knibbs	36
Bennett duPont	38
Jack Dalrymple	38
Tyler Grills	39

• Other scores--WFS

Billy Mott	40
Richard Hunt	42
Tim Lindsay	43
Spence Townsend	43

Golfers notch first win of fall season

Saturday the Woodberry golf team won its first match of the 2011 campaign at home over the Potomac School, 187-221. Senior Tyler Grills was the medalist with an even par round of 35.

The Tigers play Middleburg at home Friday,  September 16 at 4 PM.

Woodberry Forest  vs. The Potomac School
Woodberry Forest GC
9 holes par 35
Low five scores count

Woodberry Forest - 187
Potomac - 221

Woodberry Individual

Tyler Grills	35
Timothy Walter	36
Bennett duPont	37
Jack Dalrymple	39
William Knibbs	40
Richard Hunt	40
Spence Townsend	44
Seamus Dunne	44
Tim Lindsay	45
Rob Wyatt	46

•  Potomac

Mike Des	40
Mark Ramsey	44
Chris Graves	44
Jack Chason	46
Brendon D.	47

Woodberry finishes third in State tournament

The Tigers traveled to Suffolk, VA to Sleepy Hole GC for the fourth annual VISAA golf championship. Woodberry shot 318 to finish third in the eight-team field. St. Christopher's took the title with a 308 total, behind sophomore Adam Ball's 65, which took medalist honors.

Congratulations goes to senior Charlie Moore, who earned All-State honors, by virtues of his placing tied for tenth. Other Woodberry scores: Shep Hardison 78, Milt Barber 79, Bennett duPont 84, Timothy Walter 85, Tyler Grills 86.

Team scores:

St.Christopher's - 308
Collegiate - 312
WOODBERRY - 318
Episcopal - 319
Cape Henry - 323
Trinity Episcopal - 328
Liberty Christian - 332
Blue Ridge - 343

Woodberry finishes 3rd at VPL tournament

Thunderstorms delayed and interrupted the second round of the 2011 Virginia Preparatory League tournament. Woodberry began the day 13 shots behind Collegiate, and tied with St. Christopher's for second place. Even though they improved by one shot from the first round, the Tigers could not catch St. Christopher's or Collegiate. Woodberry's two-day total of 597 was just behind Collegiate's 595 (286-309).  St. Christopher's won in impressive fashion with a (-3) under par second day round of 285 for a 586 total.

Woodberry Forest 299-298 = 597

Shep Hardison 73-72 = 145 5th place, All-Prep
Bennett duPont 78-72= 150 7th place, All-Prep
Charlie Moore 76-75 = 151 8th place, All-Prep
Tyler Grills     73 -79  = 152 11th place
James Walter 77 - 81 = 158
Timothy Walter 85-80 = 165

VPL - 1st round

Monday's round at Independence GC began with early morning fog and finished in sunshine. The Tigers shot 299, and are tied with St. Christopher's for 2nd place. Collegiate shot 286 (-2) to take a commanding lead.

Woodberry scores
Shep Hardison - 73
Tyler Grills - 73
Charlie Moore - 76
James Walter - 77
Bennett duPont - 78
Timothy Walter - 85

Tigers to defend Prep League title

Woodberry Forest travels again to Midlothian, and the Independence Golf Club for the 2011 Virginia Preparatory League tournament. This two-day event determines the league champion and All-Prep individual honors.

The following Tigers earned spots on this year's tournament team:
Bennett duPont
Tyler Grills
Shep Hardison
Charlie Moore
James Walter
Timothy Walter

Good luck guys!

Tigers fall to St. Chris

Woodberry concluded its regular season by dropping a close match at home Friday to St. Chris. The score was 152-155. Fifth former Shep Hardison was the medalist with a 36.

Woodberry scores
Shep Hardison -36
Timothy Walter -38
Bennett duPont - 40
Milt Barber - 41
James Walter - 42
Tyler Grills - 44

Jr. Black continues undefeated season

The Jr. Black golf team improved its record to 8-0 with a 161-179 victory over Mercersberg on Saturday. Fifth former Rob Wyatt was the medalist with a 3 over round of 38.

WFS Jr. Black (8-0)       161
Mercersberg                   179

WFS Individual

Rob Wyatt - 38
Jack Dalrymple - 40
Charles Blaydes - 41
Brandon Gilbert - 42
Christian Dolan - 42
Starling Gamble - 42

Varsity and JV score wins over Trinity

The Woodberry Forest varsity and JV golf teams hosted Trinity Episcopal on Friday. Despite a short weather delay of 20 minutes for a squall, both Tiger golf teams prevailed over the Titans. The varsity won 297-325 in an 18 hole match. Bennett duPont and Shep Hardison both shot 72 to the the Tigers to the win. Woodberry improves its record to 16-3.

In the nine hole JV match, the young Tigers won 171-205. Fourth former Billy Mott shot 39 to earn medalist honors. The JV remains undefeated at 7-0

Varsity scores
Woodberry  297
Trinity Episcopal  325

Individual Scores
Bennett duPont, WFS - 72
Shep Hardison, WFS - 72
James Walter, WFS - 75

Charlie Moore, WFS - 78
Tyler Grills, WFS - 79
Milt Barber - 85

JV Scores
Woodberry Forest - 171
Trinity Episcopal - 205

Individual scores
Billy Mott - 39
Richard Hunt - 42
Michael Armstrong - 45
Ty Johnson - 45
William Knibbs - 45
Tim Lindsay - 45

Woodberry defeats Episcopal

On a warm and blustery day, the Tigers hosted the defending state champion Episcopal Maroon. The golfers battled both their opponents and the elements and came away victorious, 156-160. Fifth former Tyler Grills was the medalist with an impressive 37.

In an exhibition match, the Jr. Black also defeated EHS, 172-184. Jack Dalrymple was the medalist with a 42.

With the win, the Tigers improved their record to 15-3. They next host Trinity Episcopal on Friday.

Woodberry Forest - 156
Episcopal        -160

Woodberry individual

Tyler Grills  -  37
Timothy Walter -  38
Shep Hardison -  39
Rue Hockensmith - 42
Bennett duPont - 43
Charlie Moore - 44

Jr. Black  - 172

Individual scores

Jack Dalrymple - 42
Milt Barber - 43
Billy Mott - 43
James Walter - 44
Brandon Gilbert - 44
Spence Townsend - 44

Varsity easily defeats Collegiate

The Tigers successfully defeated Prep League rival Collegiate in a home match Friday, 146-159. The 146 score is the best to date. Fifth former Shep Hardison was the medalist with a two under par round of 33.

Woodberry (11-3) next plays arch-rival and defending VISAA champion Episcopal at home on Tuesday.

Woodberry individual scores

Shep Hardison 33
Charlie Moore 35
Milt Barber      39
James Walter    39
Timothy Walter 39
Spence Townsend 46

Tigers earn road victories vs. St. Anne's-Belfield, Benedictine

The varsity golfers traveled to Charlottesville Tuesday to play St. Anne's-Belfield and Benedictine at the Birdwood GC at the University of Virginia. Woodberry came away with an impressive 30 stroke victory over St. Anne's (153-183) and 51 stroke victory over Benedictine (153-204). Fifth former Bennett duPont fired a two-under par 34, the first sub-par competitive round this season.

The wins up the varsity's record to 7-3. The Tigers next play at home vs. Collegiate on Friday.

Shep Hardison ('12) finishes second at Pine Needles

Over Easter Weekend, fifth former Shep Hardison finished second in 17-18 age division at the 4th Annual Pine Needles Junior Invitational at the Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC. Shep shot 79-70 on the 7045 yd Donald Ross layout, which will be the site of the 2014 U.S. Women's Open.


Congratulation, Shep!

JV golf remains undefeated

The JV Golf Team defeated Collegiate today, 165-191.  Spence Townsend was medalist for the match, shooting a 38. 
The junior Tigers are now 6-0. They next play St. Catherine's at the Windy Hill Sports Complex on Tuesday, April 26.

Tigers defeat Covenant, avenge earlier loss

On Thursday, Woodberry Forest held a tri-match vs. two Charlottesville schools: Tandem Friends and Covenant. The Crusaders had beaten the Tigers in the latter's first match of the 2011 season. Woodberry Forest avenged itself with an easy ten stroke win over Covenant, 153-163. The race for second was much closer, as Covenant edged Tandem Friends, 163-164.

Woodberry Forest (10-3)
Individual scores:

Shep Hardison 38
Timothy Walter 38
Tyler Grills 38
Milt Barber 39
James Walter 40
Charlie Moore 42


The Tigers next play St. Anne's Belfield at Birdwood GC on Tuesday, April 29.

Jr. Black defeats Benedictine in a walkover

On Friday the Junior Black continued its undefeated season (3-0) when the team from Benedictine failed to field a full team. The Tigers still recorded their scores, which will be used to determine this week's ladder.

Jack Dalrymple - 40
Starling Gamble - 40
Tyler Grills - 41
Christian Dolan - 42
Brandon Gilbert - 42
Charles Blaydes - 45

Woodberry golfers finish 2nd in Wintergreen Jr. Tournament

Because of Saturday's rain, the Plantations Junior Tour event at the Wintergreen Stoney Creek course was reduced to one day. Six Woodberry golfers--Bennett duPont, Richard Hunt, William Knibbs,Charlie Moore, Billy Mott, and Timothy Walter--had to play 36 holes on Sunday. The team left well before dawn to make the 8:30 AM shotgun start.

Two Tiger golfers had top finishes in their divisions. In the 14-15 age bracket, fourth former Timothy Walter shot 81-82 to finish in second place. In the 16-19 age bracket, senior Charlie Moore shot 84-78 to finish second, just one shot behind the winner.

Complete results are here

Thanks to Coach Tom Bond for chaperoning the trip!

Jr. Black & JV remain undefeated

The Jr. Black and JV were back in action Tuesday in home matches.

The Jr. Black hosted Fork Union, and the Tigers earned a 161-199 victory, improving their record to 2-0. Fourth former William Knibbs was the medalist with a three over par 38.

The JV varsity also posted an easy win over St. Michael's the Archangel from Fredericksburg, 172-205. Fourth formers Charlie Cordell and Ty Johnson were co-medalists with rounds of 42. All six junior varsity Tigers broke 50, the first time that has happened this season. The JV is now 4-0.

The Jr. Black next plays Benedictine on Friday at home. The JV is home to face St. Christopher's on Tuesday, April 19.

Woodberry Forest hosts British Swifts

The arrival of the British Swifts happily coincided with warmer temps. Since 1991, the group of eight British schoolboys have come to Woodberry Forest for an overnight stop on their three-week tour of the Eastern US. Sunday afternoon, four groups teed off at the Woodberry Forest Golf Course for singles and fourball match play. The visitors from the UK triumphed 23 to 5. Bennett duPont and James Walter each scored two points in their singles matches for the Tigers, while Shep Hardison, Timothy Walter, and Spence Townsend each contributed 1/2 point.

After dinner the Swifts joined Coach Hogan and family at the Rapp House to watch the last round of the Masters golf tournament.

The varsity Tigers next play on Friday, April 29 at home vs. Collegiate.

Woodberry Forest loses to Georgetown Prep

On yet another cold, almost wintry day, the Tigers fell to a strong Georgetown Prep team, 358-381. Ten players from each side competed, with the low five scores accounting for the team total. The Little Hoyas shot eight over par as a team. Two of the five scores were under par. Fifth former Shep Hardison was low for Woodberry with a 74.

Woodberry Forest scores

Shep Hardison - 74
Timothy Walter - 75
Bennett duPont - 76
James Walter - 77
Tyler Grills - 79
Milt Barber - 81
Rue Hockensmith - 81
Charles Blaydes - 84
Brandon Gilbert - 84
Spence Townsend - 89

JV Golf defeats St. Catherine's

In a rain-shortened match at Woodberry Forest GC, the JV Tigers defeated a team from St. Catherine's 108-123. Cold winter and downpours halted the match after six holes. Fourth former William Knibbs shot a two over par round of 24, including an eagle on hole 8.

With the win, JV golf improves to 3-0. Their next match is Tuesday vs. St. Michael's at WFS GC.

Woodberry Forest - 108
St. Catherine's - 123
6 holes, par 24

Woodberry Forest scores

William Knibbs - 24
Tim Lindsay - 27
Banks Hagood - 29
EJ Johnson - 29
Ty Johnson - 30
Jason Fleck - 33

Woodberry Defeats St. Chris in 12-hole match

On yet another cool and blustery Tuesday, the Tigers traveled to Richmond to play the Saints at the Country Club of Virginia's Westhampton Course. Because the outward nine holes ends in the middle of the course, the match was set for 12 holes and par 47.

Woodberry's steady play led to 212-220 victory. Fifth former Shep Hardison's earned medalist honors with a two over par round of 49.

Woodberry's next match is Saturday, April 9 at home vs. Georgetown Prep.

Woodberry Scores

Shep Hardison - 49
Timothy Walter - 52
Milt Barber - 55
Bennett duPont - 56
James Walter - 58
Charles Blaydes - 58

Woodberry Forest successfully defends Disharoon Cup

The Tigers opened their home golf season Saturday versus St. Paul's of Baltimore in the 9th annual Disharoon Cup. There are six singles matches and three fourball (better ball) matches with 21 points at stake.

Coming into the match, Woodberry had won the last three Cups, the first time that had been accomplished in the series. Thanks to the team's depth and steady play, Woodberry easily defeated the Crusaders 15 1/2 to 5 1/2 to garner its fifth Disharoon Cup.

The Disharoon Cup honors Mr. and Mrs. Leslie B. Disharoon whose personal generosity, devotion to education, and great fondness for the game of golf brought this event into being.

Disharoon Cup Results

Woodberry Forest  15 1/2
St. Paul's                  5 1/2


Singles results


Hunter McGuirk (StP) defeats Milt Barber (WFS), 2 1/2 to 1/2 points.
James Walter (WFS)  2 1/2 points, Bradley Clough, (StP), 2 1/2 to 1/2 points.
Shep Hardison (WFS) tied Conner Antlitz (StP), 1 1/2 points each.
Bennett duPont (WFS) defeated Scott Heffner (StP), 3 to 0 points.
Timothy Walter (WFS) defeated Haywood Sarkes, (StP), 3 to 0 points.
Charles Blaydes (WFS) defeated Michael Mangan (StP), 3 to 0 points.

Woodberry Forest: 13 1/2 points, St. Paul's 4 1/2 points

Fourball Results

McGuirk/Clough defeated Barber/J. Walter, 1 point
Hardison/duPont defeated Antlitz/Heffner, 1 point
T. Walter/Blaydes defeated Sarkes/Mangan, 1 point.

Woodberry Forest: 2 points, St. Paul's 1 point.

Ladder, April 2

Pos Last Wk Last 36 holes 1 4 Charles Blaydes 150 2 2 Milt Barber 151 3 1 Shep Hardison 153 4 3 James Walter 154 5 6 Tim Walter 155 6 5 Bennett duPont 158 7 10 Tyler Grills 159 8 12 Charlie Moore 160 9 7 Spence Townsend 161 t10 16 Billy Mott 162 t10 8 Christian Dolan 162 t12 14 Brandon Gilbert 163 t12 15 Jack Dalrymple 163 14 11 William Knibbs 164 15 9 Rue Hockensmith 165 16 13 Richard Hunt 166 17 18 Starling Gamble 173 18 20 Rob Wyatt 180 19 17 Tim Lindsay 181 20 21 Seamus Dunne 182 21 19 Walker Smithson 183 22 23 Ty Johnson 184 23 24 Banks Hagood 187 24 22 Michael Armstrong 191 25 26 EJ Johnson 192 26 25 Jacob Fleck 195 27 29 Charlie Cordell 199 28 28 Witt Moye 202 29 33 John Lee 203 30 27 Charlie Lucas 215 31 30 John Blincow 224 32 31 Jack Gauss 225 33 32 Harris Moye 227 34 34 Ben Peterson 228
Score totals are adjusted to reflect away matches.

Varsity and JV Golf defeat Collegiate

The varsity golfers notched their first win of the 2011 season over Collegiate, 162-173. The match was held on the windy and cold Country Club of Virginia's Tuckahoe Creek course. Milt Barber was the medalist with a three over-par round of 39.

Back at Woodberry Forest, the JV golf team hosted Collegiate's JV. The young Tigers won their second match of the week, 172-188. Billy Mott was the medalist with a four over-par round of 39.


Woodberry Forest is back in action Saturday vs. St. Paul's of Baltimore in the 10th Disharoon Cup. This year's match will be at Woodberry Forest.

Woodberry Forest vs. Collegiate (Varsity)

Milt Barber 39
Charles Blaydes 40
Shep Hardison 41
Timothy Walter 41
James Walter 42
Bennett duPont 43

Woodberry Forest vs. Collegiate (JV)

Billy Mott 39
Banks Hagood 44
Richard Hunt 44
Ty Johnson 45
Tim Lindsay 47
Michael Armstrong 49

First Day of Matches: Mixed Results

The Jr. Black and Junior Varsity teams opened their seasons with good wins. The Jr. Black traveled to Stanardsville to play Blue Ridge at Greene Hills GC. The Tigers prevailed 162-165. Fifth former Tyler Grills led the way with a one over-par round of 36.

The Junior Varsity hosted Eastern Mennonite in their opener, and the young Tigers easily won 172-191. Fourth formers Richard Hunt and Billy Mott each carded a four over-par round of 39.

Unfortunately the Varsity group lost its opening match to Covenant, 151-155. The speedy greens of Old Trail GC proved difficult for the Tiger six. Fifth former Shep Hardison was low for Woodberry with a two over-par 38.

The Varsity will be in action again Friday vs. Collegiate at the CCV-Tuckahoe Creek course in Richmond.

Jr. Black Scores
Tyler Grills-36
Charlie Moore-41
Christian Dolan-42
Rue Hockensmith-43
William Knibbs-44
Spence Townsend-45

 JV Scores
Richard Hunt - 39
Billy Mott - 39
Tim Lindsay - 46
Banks Hagood - 48
Ty Johnson - 51
Michael Armstrong - 55

 Varsity Scores
Shep Hardison - 38
James Walter - 39
Bennett duPont - 39
Charles Blaydes - 39
Milt Barber - 40
Timothy Walter - 40

2011 Qualifying--Final round & first ladder

Saturday's weather turned cold, but the Tiger gofers shrugged off the declining temps to post their best numbers of the early season. Fifth former Shep Hardison won the qualifier with a 27-hole total of 114. He is joined by co-captains James Walter and Milt Barber, as well as classmates Bennett duPont, Charles Blaydes, and fourth former Timothy Walter on the initial Varsity group.

Fourth former Spence Townsend head the initial Jr. Black squad. He is joined by Christian Dolan, Rue Hockensmith, and Charlie Moore, fifth former Tyler Grills, and fourth former William Knibbs.

The first JV squad is made up of fourth formers Richard Hunt, Billy Mott, Tim Lindsay, and Ty Johnson, as well as third formers Michael Armstrong and Banks Hagood.

Pos		Total	3/26
1	Shep Hardison	114	36
2	Milt Barber	115	37
t3	James Walter	116	38
t3	Charles Blaydes	116	37
t5	Bennett duPont	118	36
t5	Tim Walter	118	37
7	Spence Townsend	120	37
t8	Christian Dolan	121	39
t8	Rue Hockensmith	121	39
t8	Tyler Grills	121	40
t8	William Knibbs	121	43
12	Charlie Moore	122	40
13	Richard Hunt	123	42
t14	Brandon Gilbert	124	43
t14	Jack Dalrymple	124	42
16	Billy Mott	127	43
17	Tim Lindsay	131	45
18	Starling Gamble	132	46
19	Walker Smithson	133	47
20	Rob Wyatt	134	45
t21	Seamus Dunne	135	44
t21	Michael Armstrong	135	43
23	Ty Johnson	136	44
24	Banks Hagood	141	51
25	Jacob Fleck	146	47
26	EJ Johnson	149	48
t27	Charlie Lucas	153	48
t27	Witt Moye	153	51
29	Charlie Cordell	154	59
30	John Blincow	169	59
31	Jack Gauss	178	60
32	Harris Moye	181	59
33	John Lee	98	DNP
34	Ben Peterson	115	DNP

2011 Qualifying: Day 2

The temperatures dropped and the competition heated up on Day 2 of the 2011 golf season. Below are the scores and tee times for Saturday's final nine holes. The low six players will play in the first match on Tuesday vs. Covenant at Old Trail GC in Crozet, VA. The next low six will play in the Jr. Black match Tuesday vs. Blue Ridge at Greene Hills GC  in Stanardsville, VA. Finally the next low six 3rd and 4th formers will play in the JV match vs. Eastern Mennonite at WFS GC.

Two golfers--Tyler Grills and William Knibbs--completed their qualifying Friday because another school commitment will prevent them from playing Saturday.

Total 3/25 3/26 Shep Hardison 78 41 12:47 PM James Walter 78 38 12:47 PM Milt Barber 78 38 12:47 PM Charles Blaydes 79 37 12:47 PM Brandon Gilbert 81 42 12:39 PM Richard Hunt 81 41 12:39 PM Tim Walter 81 40 12:39 PM Jack Dalrymple 82 43 12:31 PM Christian Dolan 82 42 12:31 PM Rue Hockensmith 82 41 12:31 PM Charlie Moore 82 40 12:31 PM Bennett duPont 82 43 12:39 PM Spence Townsend 83 39 12:23 PM Billy Mott 84 41 12:23 PM Tim Lindsay 86 43 12:15 PM Walker Smithson 86 48 12:23 PM Starling Gamble 86 43 12:23 PM Rob Wyatt 89 47 12:15 PM Banks Hagood 90 44 12:15 PM Seamus Dunne 91 45 12:15 PM Michael Armstrong 92 44 12:55 PM Ty Johnson 92 44 12:55 PM Charlie Cordell 95 46 12:55 PM Jacob Fleck 99 48 1:03 PM EJ Johnson 101 49 1:03 PM Witt Moye 102 51 1:03 PM Charlie Lucas 105 51 1:11 PM John Blincow 110 56 1:11 PM Harris Moye 122 61 1:11 PM Jack Gauss 65 1:11 PM Tyler Grills 121 40 40 William Knibbs 121 40 43 121 121