Ephs "B" squad tied for 3rd after first day

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA – It was the Ephs varsity “B” squad that proved to be the stronger squad for the men’s golf team today as they finished in a three-way tie for third place just two strokes behind the leaders in the first round of the Williams Invitational this afternoon. The “B” team is tied with Hamilton and Salem State with a score of 299, just falling short of the top spot held by St. Lawrence and Skidmore each with scores of 297.

It was a balanced scoring effort that allowed the “B” team to nearly match the likes of Skidmore’s perennially formidable program. Senior Matt Felser ‘s score of 72, the fifth-best round of the day, led the charge, followed by freshman Chris Valle with a 75, and Bob Camp ’11 and Galen Jackson ’09 who each posted a 76.

The "A" team struggled a bit, but still managed a 308 total - good enough for a 9th place tie with Amherst College. Jack Killea '11 (74) and Tyler Zara '09 (76) paced the efforts by the "A" which will look to shave strokes off there score to move up the leaderboard.

“It was a day of mixed results, but ultimately I think the guys on both squads feel like they could have done better,” commented Jackson. “Although we’re disappointed, we’re hoping to use the “B” team’s success as momentum to carry into tomorrow’s round.”

Play tomorrow begins with an 8:00 am shotgun start at the Taconic Golf Club. Although the Ephs would have liked to come out a little stronger, the victory is still well within reach for both “A” and “B”.

For Results by Team, click here.

For Results by Individual, click here.