This year the boys’ varsity golf team is looking to improve from their solid performance last year. The varsity team will have six of eight players returning from last year; and will be looking to best their winning record from the previous year.
“Based on what the other teams graduated and what we have coming back I think we should be top three in the conference,” varsity coach Chris Moody said.
Last year the team finished fifth the district tournament and sent five players to sectionals. Unfortunately, only CHS graduate Will Rosenfeld was able to advance to the state tournament. He finished the two-round state tournament with an impressive +6, which gave him 12th place in the individual category.
This year the team is looking to send more than just one player to the state tournament. Senior David Androphy who has qualified for sectionals two years in a row will lead the charge. This year Androphy will be looking to make it to the next level and qualify for the state tournament. Four other seniors Andrew Tankersley, Josh Becker, Adam Belsky and Chris Cho will also be looking to qualify for the sectional and state tournaments.
The main question for this year’s team will be roster depth, after the six returning varsity players, who will step up?
“I think it is just going to be a question of depth, how far down are skills will go,” Moody said. “If we can get down to seven and eight being good solid golfers, then we are going to be pretty tough to beat in the conference.”
Last year as a freshman Isaac Fish had the chance to play in a few varsity matches and this year he will look to provide the varsity team with depth. Fish has been working hard over the offseason.
“I have been working on improving my approach shots, short game, and staying relaxed on the course,” Fish said. “All of these are essential for scoring low.”
Ultimately, Moody feels that this year’s team has a chance to be even more successful than last year, “I think the team has the opportunity to do some very special things in the conference, at the least.”