B Varsity picks up two

 

The B Tiger golfers hosted Blue Ridge School and Veritas in blustery, cool conditions today. Woodberry came away with two easy wins 156-170 over Veritas and 156-186 over Blue Ridge.

James Gavin was the co-medalist with a two-over-par round of 37. Will Guthrie shot 38 and Bud Miller fired a 39. Taylor Blackwell and Jack Wilson had 42's. Gray Smith shot a 44.

With the wins, the Tigers improve to 8-0-1. The A group hosts St. Christopher's on Tuesday.

Tigers defeat the Maroon

 

The Tigers had the privilege of playing the Maroon at the Army/Navy Country Club in Arlington, courtesy of new EHS golf coach Charlie Moore, US Navy veteran and WFS golfer from the class of 2011. 

Since Episcopal was the host, the match was played under IAC scoring--best five of six scores. The Tigers easily prevailed 185-209. The Tigers are 18-2 this century against the Maroon, dropping matches only in 2010 and 2012.

Will Brown was the medalist with a two-under-par 34, followed closely by Mack Edwards's one-under-par 35. A single bad hole each cost Henry Cardwell (38), James Doyle (38), and Chris Nabors (40). Taylor Blackwell (42) also participated, while Tommy McMillan (38) and Wade Logan (42) won their exhibition match vs. two Episcopal golfers.

With the win, Woodberry improves to 6-0-1 overall. The B Varsity Tigers will play a tri-match on Friday at home versus Blue Ridge School and Veritas.

Varsity A takes two

 

Battling two IAC opponents, St. Alban's and Georgetown Prep, unseasonably cold temperatures, and gusty winds, the Tigers prevailed at home by a comfortable margin, 382 (WFS), 397 (GP), and 417 (STA). The match featured teams of eight, with five scores making up the teams' total.

Mack Edwards continued his strong play, firing a 68 (-2), five shots better than the next-lowest score and sixteen shots better than the average score.

Henry Cardwell stayed in good form, shooting a one-under 34 on the back nine to finish with a 73. Will Brown had a 79, and Chris Nabors and Tommy McMillan completed the team scoring with a pair of 81's.

Also competing for Woodberry were James Doyle (83), Taylor Blackwell (84), and Wade Logan (85).

The Tigers improve their record to 5-0-1 and travel to Arlington on Tuesday to face Episcopal.

B Varsity scores win over STAB

 

Today, the Varsity B Tigers faced the Saints at the cold and windy WFS GC  and came out on top, 171-183. Third former James Gavin was the medalist with a 42, followed by a trio of teammates with 43's: Jack Wilson, Will Guthrie, and Bud Miller. Hunter Hueman (44) and George Griffin (49) also participated.

Woodberry improves to 3-0-1. The A group plays tomorrow at home versus two IAC opponents, St. Alban's and Georgetown Prep.

Record Day for Tiger Golfers at St. Christopher's

 

Woodberry traveled to Richmond to face St. Christopher's at the CCV-Westhampton. Led by Mack Edwards' four-under par 30, the Tigers beat the Saints by eight shots, 136-144. The even-par score is the lowest a Woodberry golf team has ever had playing at St. Christopher's.

Mack's score ties an individual record for the lowest score in an away match (Zach Randol, '00 at Meadowcreek GC vs. Covenant), and is only bettered by Peter Knade's '16 score of 28 (-7) at home against St. Christopher's.

Henry Cardwell had a 33 (-1), James Doyle shot 35, and Will Brown carded a 38 to round out the team score. Chris Nabors (38) and Taylor Blackwell (42) also participated.

With the win, Woodberry improves to 2-0-1 overall and in the Prep League. They play at home on Saturday at 1 pm vs. St. Alban's and Georgetown Prep.

When a tie isn't a tie...Woodberry vs. Collegiate, 3/28/24

 

The Tigers hosted a young Cougar squad today. Woodberry again got off to a slow start but finished strong to tie Collegiate 146-146. 

Seniors Will Brown and Chris Nabors both shot 36, while Mack Edwards and Henry Cardwell had 37s. Collegiate's number #6, Henry Palmore, was the match medalist. He shot 34 (-1) to tie the match.

Tommy McMillan was Woodberry's fifth score (39), which tied the Collegiate #5 score. The Tigers' James Doyle (42) provided the winning margin (42) over the Cougars' last player (44).

Even though Woodberry won the tie-breaker, the match is officially recorded as a tie. The Tigers (1-0-1, 1-0-1) travel to Richmond to face St. Christopher's on Tuesday.

Tigers victorious in 2024 season opener

 

Woodberry Forest opened its 2024 campaign with a narrow 150-156 victory at home over defending Prep League champion Trinity Episcopal. The Tigers got off to a slow start--seven over par in the first three holes--but rallied to only lose three more shots over the final six.

Woodberry was led by Will Brown and Mack Edwards, who both carded two-over-par rounds of 37. Chris Nabors and James Doyle fired a pair of 38s to complete the scoring. Tommy McMillan (39) and Henry Cardwell (40) also played.

Woodberry (1-0, 1-0) plays on Thursday at home vs. Collegiate