Golf
‘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…
Read MoreJr. high golfers make state
Young golfers from Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School in Waterloo and Waterloo Junior High School were among those competing Monday in the Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association…
Read MoreTrio of golfers make state
Three local high school golfers qualified for state tournaments taking place this weekend. Making a return trip to state is Waterloo High School junior Reese Kite, who keeps adding to…
Read MoreGolfers in the swing of things
Just more than a week after the Columbia boys won this year’s Monroe County Tournament at Annbriar Golf Course, Waterloo took the annual Route 3 Ryder Cup at Acorns Golf…
Read MoreKite keeps flying high
A young Waterloo golfer is continuing her upward climb in the sport by consistently shooting low. Reese Kite, a junior-to-be at Waterloo High School, recently qualified for the Junior PGA Championships…
Read MoreAll-Area golf kudos
A trio of Gibault Catholic High School golfers received recognition this week for their accomplishments this past fall. The Metro East Golf Coaches Association Class 1A All-Area Team was announced…
Read MoreGirls golfers medal at state
The high school girls golf season concluded this past weekend at the state tournament, with one local team and two individuals aiming for the lowest scores possible. For Waterloo High…
Read MoreBoys golfers at state
Three local high school golfers competed this past weekend at state tournaments. At the IHSA Class 2A state boys golf tournament, Waterloo’s Jaden Smith and Columbia’s Jacob Hall both shot…
Read MoreLocal golfers make state
Monroe County will be well-represented this weekend in IHSA state golf tournaments taking place up north. In girls golf, Columbia advanced to state as a team by virtue of a…
Read MoreCHS golfers in conference tourneys
The Columbia High School girls golf squad shot a team score of 343 to win the Cahokia Conference Tournament on Thursday at Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course in Okawville. Columbia’s…
Read MoreWHS girls golf aiming low
The Waterloo High School girls golf team is playing well ahead of the Mississippi Valley Conference Tournament set for this coming Tuesday at Belk Park in Wood River. On Monday,…
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