Tiger golfers lose a close one

#1 vs. #2 today in Richmond. 

Top ranked St. Christopher’s hosted #2 Woodberry at the CCV-Westhampton course. The Tigers shot one of their best rounds ever there 138 (+2) but lost by five strokes, 133-138. 

Fourth former Luke McNabb led with the way with a one under par score of 33. Captain Woodson Smith carded a 34 (E) while Senior Andrew Jacobs fired 35 (+1) Captain Woodson Smith carded a 35, while fifth former Jack Stein shot 36. Third former Benny Haggin had a 36, and Crawford Humphreys had a 39. 

The Tigers finish the regular season 11-3, 6-1 in the Prep League. They play in the VPL championship on Tuesday at Keswick Hall. 

Golf wins final home matches

The Varsity A and B hosted the Benedictine Cadets and came away with two victories. 

In the A Match, third former Benny Haggin fired a 34 (-1) to lead the Tigers to an easy 146-161 victory. Playing in his final home match, captain Woodson Smith shot 35 (E), while fourth former Luke McNabb's 38 (+3) and senior Crawford Humphreys's 39 (+4) rounded out the scoring.

Woodberry improves to 10-2, 6-0 in the Prep League. The Tigers conclude the regular season Friday at St. Christopher's.

In the B match, fourth former Pipes Fitz-Hugh was the medalist with a 43 (+8) to lead Woodberry to a 183-234 victory. Third former Thomas Mills and fourth former Ethan Weber carded 46's (+11), and fourth former Alex Forward rounded out the scoring with a 48 (+13). The B Tigers finish the season with a perfect 7-0 record.

Tiger golfers celebrate seniors with a win

The varsity golfers cruised to an easy win in today's trimatch vs. Bishop O'Connell and Virginia Episcopal, 150-165-200. Senior Woodson Smith and third former Benny Haggin were co-medalists with 37's (+2). Seniors Crawford Humphreys and Andrew Jacobs fired 38's (+3). Fifth former Jack Stein (39) and fourth former Luke McNabb (40) rounded out the Woodberry team.

With the win, Woodberry improves to 10-2 overall. The Tigers are next in action on Tuesday at home vs. Benedictine.

Left to right:  Crawford Humphreys, Woodson Smith, and Andrew Jacobs

The match was an opportunity to recognize three senior golfers playing together at home for the last time.

Crawford Humphreys is a three-year letter winner. In his career, Crawford has averaged 41.30 for nine holes. A founding member of WFSPN, Crawford has been at the mike numerous times for Woodberry sporting events. He will attend Washington & Lee University.

Andrew Jacobs is a four-year letter winner. As a third former in 2015, Andrew played in six matches and was second on the team in scoring (38.75). 

In 2016, Andrew improved his scoring average to 37.36. He earned his first All-Prep and All-State honors by shooting 73 in the tournament. Andrew was presented with the Thomas D. Bond MVP in Golf. 

Last season, Andrew earned All-Prep and All-State distinction again. He averaged 37.19 strokes for the season and won the Sam A. Doughtery Golf Prize. During the summer Andrew was runner-up in the VSGA's oldest and most prestigious tournament for junior golfers, the Junior Amateur. 

This season Andrew is second on the team in scoring (38.25) and is currently 15th all-time in career scoring at WFS. He will attend the University of Delaware and play golf.

Captain Woodson Smith is a three-year letter winner. As a newboy fourth former, Woodson had a 37.85 scoring average. His 79 in the VISAA state tournament was the winner tie-breaker that gave the Tigers the VPL and the VISAA titles. 

Last year, Woodson averaged 38.13 strokes per nine holes, earned All-Prep, and again helped WFS to its sixth consecutive VPL title. Woodson was presented with the Bond Golf MVP Award. 

This season Woodson leads the team with a scoring average of 38.00 and is currently 20th all-time in career scoring. He will attend Sewanee-The University of the South next year and play golf.

Congratulations to each of these fine young men. 

Varsity B defeats St. Chris

The Varsity B Team defeated the Saints of St. Christopher's today in a match here at Woodberry.  The final score (top 5 aggregate for each team) was 222 for St. Chris and 201 for WFS.  

Hughes Edwards was medalist, shooting a one over par score of 36.

Other scores to make up Woodberry's total were:  

Jack Malone 39

Owen Ramee 41

Miller King 42

Matthew Durham 43

Varsity Golf defeats STAB

The #2 ranked Tigers continued their winning ways today at Keswick Hall, defeating #8 ranked St. Anne's Belfield, 315-338 in an 18-hole match. Senior Woodson Smith was the medalist with a 75 (+3), followed by Jack Stein 77 (+5), Benny Haggin 80 (+8), and Luke McNabb 83 (+11).

Woodberry Forest improves to 8-2 overall, 6-0 in the Prep League. The Tigers host #4 ranked Bishop O'Connell and VISAA D II power Virginia Episcopal on Friday.

Varsity golf defeats #5 Collegiate; B varsity remains undefeated

The Tigers hosted the Cougars on April 27, 2018, and came away victorious, 143-151. Senior Woodson Smith and third former Benny Haggin were co-medalists with 35's (E). Senior Andrew Jacobs fired a 36 (+1), while fifth former Jack Stein rounded out the scoring with a 37 (+2). Fourth former Luke McNabb carded a 39 (+4), while classmate Hughes Edwards shot 44 (+9)

Woodberry improves to 7-2 overall, 5-0 in the Prep League. The Tigers next play STAB on Tuesday at Keswick Hall.

In the B match, Woodberry ran away from Collegiate 154-177. Third former Tripp Law was the medalist with a 37 (+2), followed by fourth former Jack Malone 38 (+3), third former Meade Seay 39 (+4), and fourth former Brandt Garrard 40 (+4). Fifth former Matthew Durham had a 43 (+8), while fourth former Miller King shot 44 (+ 9).

The B Tigers raise their record to 5-0, and play Tuesday at home against St. Christopher's.

Varsity golf wins vs. Trinity Episcopal

The #3 Tigers took on #2 Trinity Episcopal in the cold, driving rain today and defeated the Titans 141-150. 

Senior Andrew Jacobs led Woodberry with a 34 (-1). Captain Woodson Smith shot 35 (E), while Jack Stein ‘19 & Luke McNabb ‘20 had 36 (+1). The one over par team score is the lowest of the season, bettering the 142 total from Friday vs. #1 St. Christopher’s. 

Woodberry raises its record to 6-2, 4-0 in the Prep League. The Tigers play Collegiate at home Friday.