Greencastle boys' golf places second at Terre Haute Invitational Saturday

Sunday, April 27, 2014
Greencastle's Carl Basile swings down the fairway. He shot a 90. (Banner Graphic/TRENT SCOTT)

TERRE HAUTE -- Conditions were idyllic Saturday afternoon as twelve schools descended on Rea Park Golf Course in Terre Haute for the Bob Arnett Invitational.

Greencastle's golf squad stood strong amongst the crowd, finishing second to Indianapolis North Central with a round of 313.

Alec Davis led the charge with a round of 72, netting third medalist honors after tying with Sullivan's Nathan Pirtle.

Greencastle head coach Steve Paquin pointed out several strong performances as part of a solid day for the squad.

"We played pretty consistent," Paquin said. "Alec and Luke had really good rounds. Luke had an eagle on the 18th hole and Alec shot one on the 16th hole.

"Luke came back from a 40 on the front nine to a 33 on the back nine to shoot 73. Alec was pretty steady the whole day until bogeying the last two holes and took him off of a 70 to a 72. That's still a great score.

"Jake came in with an 83 and Tanner came in with an 85 to round out our four top scorers," Paquin added. "Second place today is tremendous for us."

Davis lost the second medalist tiebreaker due to a three-putt on the final hole, the only blemish on the day for Paquin.

"It's been a really rotten spring so far and this was a great day today," Paquin said. "We just need a little more consistency, especially on the greens. We had more putts than what we needed."

Saturday's invitational was the second trip to Rea Park for Greencastle and a third round on the Terre Haute course is scheduled for Monday when the Tiger Cubs square off directly against the host South High School.

Paquin said the squad was ready to continue building upon the success they had recently had over the Braves.

"We have as many matches here as we do home matches," Paquin said. "We'll be over here Monday if the weather cooperates and we can get it in.

"It should be a good match. It's their home course but we've played here twice already and we're ready for the third."


At Rea Park Golf Course, Terre Haute

Bob Arnett Invitational

Team Scores

Indianapolis North Central 306, Greencastle 313, Vincennes Rivet 314, No. 19 Sullivan 316, Terre Haute South 318, No. 14 Brownsburg 322, Terre Haute North 329, Northview 330, Terre Haute South "B" 350, Bloomington North 356, Speedway 358, Indianapolis North Central "B" 358, Terre Haute North "B" 358, Terre Haute South "C" 360, West Vigo 373, Linton INC

Medalist: Luke Kelly (B) 71

Second Medalist: Nathan Pirtle (SU) 72

Third Medalist: Alec Davis (G) 72

Greencastle Scores: Davis 72, Brotherton 73, Buis 83, Dean 85, Basile 90

Next Match: Greencastle returns to Rea Park to face Terre Haute South Monday.

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