Tiger golfers are state champions

Seeded 6th, Woodberry overcame cool rainy weather to post 299 and defeat Collegiate by five shots (305) and successfully defend its state golf title today at Williamsburg National GC. 

In his final match, Jack Stein shot 72 (even), and along with Benny Haggin (74) and Hughes Edwards (75) earned All-State honors. Turner Edwards shot 78 to clinch Woodberry ‘s fifth VISAA title. Coach Marc Hogan was named State Coach of the Year.

Final results 

Woodberry Forest - 299

Collegiate- 304

Bishop O’Connell - 305

St. Christopher’s- 306

Cape Henry - 306

Trinity Episcopal- 316

All state - top 10 ties

1. Riley Tuttle, Bishop Sullivan - 71

1. Caroline Curtis, Collegiate- 71

1. Rory Weinfurther, St. Catherine’s - 71

4. Caleb Choe, Cape Henry -72

4. Jack Stein, Woodberry - 72

4. James Tyler, Cape Henry - 72

4. Luke Byrne, Bishop O’Connell - 72

8. Garrett Kuhla, Trinity Episcopal - 74

8. Benny Haggin, Woodberry - 74

10. Ben Cooper, St. Christopher’s - 75

10. Hughes Edwards, Woodberry - 75

10. Wade Jefferson, St. Christopher’s - 75

10. Tatum Walsh, St. Catherine’s - 75

More on varsity golf's VPL title--historical notes

Benny Haggin's co-medalist honors marks the 22nd time Woodberry has had the individual champion in the Prep League tournament. The VPL recognized golf as a sport in 1976. Joe Donohue was Woodberry's golf coach then and guided the Tigers to seven league titles between 1977-1985.

Between 1986-2000, Coach Tom Bond's teams won 12 VPL titles, including nine consecutive titles between 1992-2000. During that time period, Woodberry's dual match record was 108-10, and the Tigers had six undefeated seasons: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, and 2000. Coach Bond then won his final VPL championship in 2003, substituting for Coach Hogan, who was on sabbatical.

Today's title is Coach Marc Hogan's 12th overall, tying him with his predecessor Coach Bond, for the most golf championships in Prep League history. Woodberry has won nine of last 11 VPL golf championships and 31 of the 44 held.

Following the Tiger victory, the Prep League coaches named Marc Hogan Coach of the Year.  

Prep League Champs

Woodberry Forest wins the 45th VPL golf championship today at Old Trail GC in Crozet, 307-310 over Trinity Episcopal. 

Benny Haggin was co-medalist with an even-par round of 72. Hughes Edwards shot his best round of the season, a one over 73. Both earn All-Prep Honors with their scores. Jack Stein shot 80 and Matthew Durham 81 to round out the scoring. Also playing were Luke McNabb and Turner Edwards, both with 84s.

The title is Woodberry's 31st in league history, more than all other schools combined.

Team Scores

Woodberry Forest - 307

Trinity Episcopal - 310

Collegiate - 316

St. Christopher's - 320

Norfolk Academy - 328

STAB - 348

All Prep 

BENNY HAGGIN (WFS), Ben Cooper (StC) - 72, co-medalist
HUGHES EDWARDS (WFS) - 73
Garrett Kuhla (TES) -75
Gabe Parker (TES), Caroline Curtis (COL), Ben Fallica (STAB) -76
Braden Moelchert (COL) - 78
Jack Limroth (NA), Mac Moore (NA), Griffin Winn (TES) - 79

Varsity golfs falls in season finale; JV finishes undefeated

The sixth-ranked Tigers traveled to Richmond yesterday to face the #4 St. Christopher's at the Independence GC. The Saints shot +1 as a team and bested Woodberry 145-152. Luke McNabb (37) was low for the Tigers, followed by Jack Stein (38), Hughes Edwards (38), and Benny Haggin (39). Alex Forward (42) and Turner Edwards (44) also played.

Woodberry finishes the regular season 8-5 and plays Tuesday in the Prep League Championship at the Old Trail GC in Crozet.

The JV golfers finished their season in style, defeated the St. Christopher's JV at home, 165-182. Meade Seay was the medalist with a 39, followed by Bennett Perry (40), John Tandberg (42), and Pipes Fitz-hugh (44). Thomas Mills and Brandt Garrard both shot 46.

The JV ends 2019 with 12-0 mark, its second consecutive undefeated season. The JV golfers have now won 20 straight matches dating back to 2017.

Tigers victorious over Saints

The sixth ranked Woodberry Forest golfers traveled to Charlottesville to face STAB at the tough Farmington CC course. The Tigers won a close 157-161 match to improve their record to 8-4. 

Benny Haggin was the medalist, firing an even par 35. Jack Stein (38), Hughes Edwards (39), and Luke McNabb (45) rounded out the scoring. Turner Edwards (46) and Alex Forward (49) also played 

The Tigers close the regular season Friday at St. Christopher’s.

Varsity golf loses at Trinity; JV golf wins quad match

The #7 Tigers traveled to Richmond to face the #5 Trinity Episcopal Titans at Salisbury Country Club. The hosts proved too much, shooting a -1 par team score of 143 to best Woodberry by 13 shots. Hughes Edwards was low for the Tigers with a +1 round of 37, followed by Benny Haggin (39), Jack Stein (40), and making his varsity debut Alex Forward (40). Also playing were Matthew Durham (43) and Luke McNabb (WD because of injury). With the loss, Woodberry drops to 5-4.

The JV golfers had better success south of the James yesterday at Windy Hill. Beau Watts (38) and Johnny Russell (39) led the Tigers (161 total) to wins over three varsity squads: St. Catherine's (162), Fuqua (189), and The New Community School (197). Meade Seay (41) and Jack Malone (43) contributed to the scoring, while Thomas Mills (44) and Winslow Newton (45) played. With the wins, JV Golf remains undefeated (9-0).

The varsity golfers have their final home match Friday vs. Collegiate and St. Anne's-Belfield at 3:30.

Varsity golf edges #2 St. Christopher's; JV remains unbeaten

The #7 ranked Tigers hosted the #2 ranked Saints in the first of two regular-season tilts between the two most accomplished independent golf programs in Virginia. The two schools have combined for 39 of the 43 Prep League titles--Woodberry has 30--and seven of eleven VISAA state titles--Woodberry has four.

Playing in windy conditions, the Tigers prevailed 151-153. Senior Jack Stein was medalist with a one over par 36, followed closely by Benny Haggin's 37. Hughes Edwards (38) and Matthew Durham (40) rounded out the scoring. Also playing for the Tigers were Luke McNabb (41) and Jack Malone (46).

Woodberry improves to 5-3 overall and next plays at Salisbury CC vs. Trinity Episcopal on Tuesday, April 23.

In Richmond, Meade Seay (40, 4 over) was the medalist at Richmond Country Club, leading the JV Tigers to a 169-175 win over the St. Christopher's JV. Alex Forward (42), Pipes Fitz-hugh (43), and Winslow Newton (44) completed the scoring. Also playing were Beau Watts (47) and Thomas Mills (48). 

JV Golf improves to 6-0 and plays on Tuesday, April 23 at Windy Hill vs. St. Catherine's and The New Community School.