Drew Griswold looks on as his chip shot approaches the cup on the 7th green. Check out that follow-through. Jordan Pomeroy's grandmother, Mrs. Judy Anderson, watches in the background.
Jordan Pomeroy hits his A-wedge off the 9th tee looking to stick the ball close to the flagstick.
The season opener for the team was an 18
hole non-conference match against MCC, a long time friendly rival. Coach
Zadow stated, " Both teams showed room for improvement. This early in
the season, the team that commits the fewest errors will prevail." There
were some individual strengths, however, the team had 10 penalty strokes
we gave away, narrowing the gap to the final score." The match ended OHS
363 to MCC's 366 giving OHS the win.
Today's match time was moved up from the afternoon start time, and
the day turned out to be a perfect golf day. Overcast skies with a
slight breeze,... a much nicer welcome than last year's gale force winds
the teams had to contend with last year.
Drew Putted very well today, however the balls just wouldn't drop in
for him. Todd was struggling today to regain his consistency, something
that even the MCC Coach took notice of last year that he had. Todd did
just miss a Birdie Putt leaving it short today. Drew and Parker both
made some great recovery shots during the match helping to secure the
win for OHS. Jordan seemed to struggle with his drives today with them
pulling to the left through out the match. While the team denies being
nervous for the first match of the season, some of these things might
have very well been just that. This opener win not only made a great
start to the season, it will also serve as a confident booster enabling
the team to fine tune their skills. Working all summer long on their
game without their coach, can make for a long summer, but practice and
matches have officially started now, allowing them to fall under the
wings of Coach Zadow and her golf nurturing ways. With their dedication
and her direction there should be many more highlights to the season.
Match Medalist was Mark Bartosz of MCC with a final score of 79.
Lowman for OHS was Sophomore Parker Johnson who carded an 88.
The team kept the scoring tight as a group, locking MCC out of the match
win. Senior Jordan Pomeroy carded a 90, Freshman Jake Matthews brought
in a 91 and Sophomore Drew Griswold scored 94 to round out the scoring
four for OHS. Zac Gilbert, Sophomore, carded a 108 ,while Senior Todd
Lyman scored 112.
Other team members who will be playing in the up coming matches are
Senior Tim Veverica, Sophomore Levi Capper, Sophomore Donny Olson,
Sophomore Derrick Rosen and Freshman Chase Callaway. Managers this year
are, Mike Swanson who is returning from last year, and newcomer Paul
Cunningham.
This looks to be a VERY exciting year for OHS and The Golf Team!
Coach Zadow has lots of depth with players shooting in the low 40's.
Come out and support our team. All home matches are held at The
Heathlands. Next match for OHS is an 18 hole conference match against
Walkerville on the front 9 and Freesoil on the back 9 at The Heathlands
with a start time of 1 pm on Tuesday 8-22-06.
Whistles and hugs Team! Job well done! Thank you Coach Zadow for taking
photos in my absence. This is our sports web at it's best!
Reporter and Mother of an OHS Golf Team Member Alumni, Gwen Smith
