GOLF: Golf Team Goes to 8-1-1

The SPHS golf team beat a good Watchung Hills team 195-199 on a sunny day with hot dogs and hamburgers being served by Sal Severini of Sal's Spirit Shop.  Peter DeAndrea led the team with a  37, Frank Gaspari shot a 38, Guy Severini and Billy Weaver had 39's and Mike Alverez shot a 42.

Next came a once beaten Johnson Regional at the new Hyatt Hills Golf Club in Clark.  The Tigers came away with a 166-166 tie.  Billy Weaver led the team with a 40, while Mike Alvarez, Frank Gaspari and Peter DeAndrea shot 42's.

Monday morning the team hosted White Division rival Bishop Ahr and came away with a 195-221 victory.  Guy Severini and Dan DeAndrea led the way with 37's, Peter DeAndrea and Frank Gaspari shot 40's and Billy Weaver had a 41.

Monday afternoon they traveled to the beautiful Echo Lake Country Club, to play one of the top 20 golf teams in the state, Westfield.  Westfield was on their game and beat the Tigers 199-222.  Coach Kavka said he still had some good scores from his players on a strange course.  The low rounds for the day were Billy Padulla--40, Dan DeAndrea--42, Frank Gaspari--43, Billy Weaver--45 and Peter DeAndrea--46.

The team left for Ocean City, Maryland for a few days to improve their golf skills.  The next match will be Monday against Johathan Dayton Regional at Baltusrol in Springfield, the site of four U.S. Opens.

Jimmy Bataille, playing a practice round, had very rare hole-in-one on the par-4 fourth hole  -  most holes-in-one occur on the shorter par 3's.

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