Benet Academy welcomes local teams to a rain-soaked 3A boys golf regional at Naperbrook Golf Course. Despite waterlogged fairways and flooded sand traps, golfers did their best to punch their tickets to the sectional round. Hinsdale Central eventually held off Benet Academy and Downers Grove South to earn the regional title while Redwing William Comiskey won the individual medal. This highlight is sponsored by BMO.
Dealing with a flooded course
Redwing golfer Charlie Davis illustrates the challenging conditions on the greens as his putt for birdie is completely swallowed up by the water. Due to the state of the greens, each golfer gets a max of two putts once they reach the green. Davis still ends his round with a score of 74, third best on the team.
Lyons Township is in the hunt for a top-three team score as well. On the 16th hole, Ben Hare chips from the fairway and sticks a dart onto the green to set up a birdie. He fires a 75 for the Lions.
Downers Grove South is also fighting for a team spot in the sectional. The entire roster shoots 77 or better, led by John Moriarty, Gabe Garron, and Chase Betourney who each shoot a 73 for the Mustangs…