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Trojan golf earns first-team win of the season

By Matt Skinner, 03/09/23, 9:30AM EST

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BLACKSHEAR, GA — The varsity Trojan golf program began the 2023 season with an extremely young lineup poised to make noise in the region and across the state. They did just that in their first match of the season.

The team opened their season this past weekend with a win at the 36-hole Ironman Challenge at Lake Blackshear. The tournament format was each player played a morning round, followed by lunch and an afternoon round. The Trojans were led by junior Luke Able (75-71) and freshman Edward Fleck (78-71), who finished 1st and 2nd individually. Between Able and Fleck, they had 15 birdies on the day to lead the team as well. Junior Jac Glisson finished 10th overall, and sophomores Christopher Watts and Tristan Morin finished 11th and 15th overall.

Coach Kurt Hitzeman was proud of the team for making the long trip down to Blackshear and responding well, especially in the second round.

“It was a great start to the season for us, especially for Luke and Edward,” Hitzman stated. “The team responded well late into the day after a slow start. It is always nice to be tested early in the season, and this tournament definitely pushed and prepared us for what’s to come.” 

The Trojans will return to the links on March 20 as they head to Rome to play in the Darlington Invitational. 

 

CUTLINE: The Trojan golf team opened their season this past weekend with a team win at the 36-hole Ironman Challenge at Lake Blackshear. Pictured are: Edward Fleck, Tristan Morin, Luke Able, Christopher Watts, Jac Glisson, and Andrew Ritz 

 

May be an image of 5 people, people standing, outdoors and text that says 'Iron Challenge'

 

CUTLINE: Junior Luke Able was the individual champion at the 36-hole Ironman Challenge at Lake Blackshear. He shot 75 in round one and 71 in round two. Able tied for eighth place overall in the state championship rounds last season for the Trojans, and he looks to improve upon that this season.