Golf
Arendell saves best for last
Columbia High School senior Avery Arendell certainly made her fourth and final trip to the IHSA Class 1A State Girls Golf Tournament at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur…
Read MoreLocal golfers make state
Monroe County will be well-represented at IHSA state golf tournaments taking place this weekend up north. Columbia High School senior Avery Arendell will be making her fourth state trip thanks…
Read MoreGolfers shooting low
In recent high school boys golf action, Columbia won a nine-hole match Monday over Freeburg by two strokes, 160-162, at Mystic Oak in Waterloo. Kyle Chudd, a state qualifier last…
Read MoreTake a swing at Iron Eagle
Monroe County has plenty of options for golfers, but for folks looking to beat the heat while still getting some time on the green this summer, a virtual golfing option…
Read MoreJunior high golfers shine at state
Despite constant rain and flooded fairways, the Red Bud Elementary School boys golf squad won the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association state title Monday at Kokopelli Golf Course…
Read MoreWHS, CHS all-area golfers
The 2024 Metro East Golf Coaches Association recently released its Class 2A All-Area Boys Golf squad, which includes a few local high school golfers. Making the all-area first team list…
Read MoreGibault has all-area golfers
The Metro East Golf Coaches Association announced its 2024 All-Area Class 1A Boys Golf Team recently, with two golfers from Gibault Catholic High School making the cut. Listed on the…
Read MoreCHS golfers make state
Two local high school golfers qualified for the state tournament by virtue of strong showings this postseason. Columbia juniors Kyle Chudd and Avery Arendell will be teeing off at…
Read MoreLocal golfers on to sectional round
Three local boys teams and three girls golfers will compete in the upcoming sectional round following successful regional performances this week. At the IHSA Class 2A Waterloo Regional played Wednesday…
Read MoreGolfers enter postseason play
The Waterloo and Columbia High School boys and girls golf squads competed in conference tournaments last week. In the Mississippi Valley Conference tourneys, the Waterloo boys placed third last Wednesday,…
Read More‘Golf inspired by the Gospel’
A local couple with a strong background in golf started up a Christian athletic day camp a few years ago, and for its third year, the unique ministry has found…
Read MoreGolfers compete in Optimist qualifier
The Optimist International Junior Golf Championship Midwest Qualifier took place last month at Red Tail Golf Club in Decatur, with several locals participating. Columbia High School student Jacob Hall placed…
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