Golf team hopeful despite 0-2 start

Despite losing two close matches, CHS head golf coach Jim Spillane is optimistic that he has a deep, strong team and is hoping that one or two golfers will emerge as the consistent low scorers each match.

Sam Riemer (Mike Barucci photo)

The Bulldogs began the season with away losses to Foxboro 171-175 and Oliver Ames 161-166, with the lowest scoring team winning the match.

At Foxboro last week, sophomore Sam Riemer shot a team-best 42 on the par-36 course, followed by junior Rich Nee and senior Cam Goodman, who both shot a 44.

On September 14, Canton opened its home schedule with a match against Oliver Ames and fell by five strokes. Par on the Blue Hill Country Club course is 35, and senior Mike Reardon had the lowest score with a 40, followed by senior Mike Lamir with a 41. Coach Spillane has set 160 or below as the team’s goal for its home matches.

Team captains this year are Lamir, Reardon, and Kevin Marchand. The Bulldogs are coming off a strong season in which they went 8-5 and earned a spot in the Division 2 south playoffs. The team returns two of last season’s top four golfers in Lamir and Marchand.

“I think we have a strong team and our depth is outstanding,” Spillane said. “These kids are a pleasure to coach, and I am optimistic we will have a strong season.”

The Bulldogs have a busy week with a home match against North Attleboro, followed by a match at Stoughton on Wednesday, a home match against King Philip today, and a match at Sharon on Monday, September 26.

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Posted by Mike Berger on Sep 21 2011. Filed under High School, Sports. Both comments and pings are currently closed.