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

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)