Sophomores Take Early Lead in “Eagle Cup”

(MERIDIAN) - Perfect weather and clear skies greeted the players for the Seventh Semi-Annual “Eagle Cup” (a Ryder Cup format battle between the sophomores and freshman of the MCC golf team) on the opening day at Northwood Country Club.

The “Sophomore” team, captained by Garrett Westbrook, faced off Monday afternoon against the “Freshman” team, captained by Clemens Dvorak, in a four ball match play format with each match being played for one point. A total of three points were up for grabs on Day One.

The first match of the day featured Garrett Westbrook and Tanner Sparks against Bo Reed and Oscar Marical.

Westbrook/Sparks jumped out early, and dominated the match winning 6 & 4, earning the sophomore team the first point of the Eagle Cup.

Match two featured Nick Hawkes and Clinton Hales (Alumni) versus Adam Monsen and JT Soley.

What looked like a lock for the sophomore paring of Hawkes/Hales after being 2 UP with 4 to play, Monsen and Soley reeled off three straight holes to go 1 UP with 1 to play, but a clutch birdie putt on the final hole from Hawkes earned an ALL SQUARE after regulation, meaning both team earned ½ a point.

The drama continued in the final match of the day as Cory Williamson teamed up with local junior golfer Easton Key on the sophomore team to face Brandt Garon and Clemens Dvorak of the freshman team.

A back and forth match the entire front nine, Garon/Dvorak seemed to be pulling away as they were 2 UP with 4 to play but birdies by Key and Williamson on #15 and #17 send the match ALL SQUARE going into the final hole, after missed birdie attempts from both sides, the final match ended in a draw.

Day Two of the three day event continues tomorrow with true alternate shot match play being held at Briarwood CC. Play beings at 2 PM with the sophomores leading the freshman 2-1.

Results:
Day One
Four-Ball Match play
Match 1- Garrett Westbrook/Tanner Sparks defeated Bo Reed/Oscar Mariscal 6&4
Match 2- Nick Hawkes/Clinton Hales halved Adam Monsen/J.T. Soley AS
Match 3- Cory Williamson/Easton Key halved Brandt Garon/Clemens Dvorak AS

Point Totals
(after Rd 1)
Sophomores 2
Freshmen 1

About:
The 7th Semi-Annual Eagle Cup will be held this semester for bragging rights and a week off of workouts/conditioning and study hall. The teams will be divided into freshman vs. sophomores in a three day Ryder Cup style format. The players on the winning team will receive “The Cup.”

Format: The Eagle Cup will consist of three different match-play formats:
• Monday, August 31st- Four-Ball match-play Northwood CC
• Tuesday, September 1st- Alternate shot match-play Briarwood CC
• Wednesday, September 2nd- Singles match-play Northwood CC

Rules of Play:
USGA Rules of Golf govern all play. All play will begin from the blue tee markers. Please note the following for this competition.
-Match Play- Rule 2
-Alternate Shot- Rule 30
-Four-Ball Match Play- Rule 30

Captains:
• Sophomore Team- Garrett Westbrook
• Freshman Team- Clemens Dvorak

History:
Date Winner
Fall 2006: Sophomores Fall 2007: Sophomores Fall 2008: Sophomores
Spring 2007: Sophomores Spring 2008: Sophomores Spring 2009: Sophomores