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

First Day Qualifying--2011

Back from Spring Break, the Tigers varsity and JV golfers returned to the links to play the initial qualifier for the 2011 season. The 27-hole event continues with nine holes on Friday and Saturday. The top six golfers will play in next week's varsity matches, while the next six will play in the Junior Black matches. The remaining top 3rd and 4th formers will play in next week's JV matches.

Nam	Form	1st
Shep Hardison	5	37
William Knibbs	4	38
Walker Smithson	5	38
Bennett duPont	5	39
Jack Dalrymple	5	39
Brandon Gilbert	5	39
Richard Hunt	4	40
Christian Dolan	6	40
James Walter	6	40
Milt Barber	6	40
Rue Hockensmith	6	41
Tyler Grills	5	41
Timothy Walter	4	41
Charles Blaydes	5	42
Charlie Moore	6	42
Rob Wyatt	5	42
Starling Gamble	6	43
Billy Mott	4	43
Tim Lindsay	4	43
Spence Townsend	4	44
Seamus Dunne	5	46
Banks Hagood	3	46
Michael Armstrong	3	48
Ty Johnson	4	48
Charlie Cordell	4	49
John Lee	4	50
Jacob Fleck	4	51
Witt Moye	3	51
EJ Johnson	3	52
John Blincow	3	54
Charlie Lucas	4	54
Ben Peterson	4	60
Harris Moye	3	61
Jack Gauss	4	65

Pinehurst 2011--Spring Break

Seven members of this year's golf team traveled to Pinehurst with Coaches Amos and Hogan for four days of golf. The team stayed and played both courses at the Forest Creek Golf Club. We were hosted by the Dalrymple family for 36 holes of golf on the Dogwood and Cardinal courses at the Country Club of North Carolina, and then later had a cookout with the Dalrymples. Finally we played two famous Donald Ross courses, Mid-Pines Golf Club and Pine Needles Golf Club, site of the 2014 U.S. Women's Open.

Ron Gring returns to kickoff the 2011 season

PGA teacher Ron Gring returned to Woodberry Forest over Valentine's weekend to work with several of the varsity golfers. The preseason sessions included video lessons, movement screens, and practice on the range. In the videos Ron works with the golfers on their putting.

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)

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.

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