The Maple Lake boys golf team extended their lead as the top team in Central Minnesota Conference standings by pulling off their second team win of the season, Tuesday, April 21, at ShadowBrooke.
Aidan Jude led the Irish to a one-stroke victory over runner-up in the conference Osakis, with his 39 despite cold, 36-degree weather, 30 mph winds and snow.
“Aidan had an outstanding round and came back strong after a double bogey on his first hole to shoot a 39. Very impressive round again considering what we were playing in,” coach Aaron Hegle said.
In fact, all the golfers shot well despite the volatile spring weather, Hegle said.
Brandon Borell was the second golfer for the Irish Tuesday night. He shot a 45.
After the two first meets of the season, Borell and Jude have secured the top two spots in conference rankings. Jude is in the number-one spot with an average of 40.5 for the season and Borell is in second with an average of 41.
Also contributing for the Irish were Peyton Beehler who shot a 50 and Cody Welch who shot a 46 to complete Maple Lake’s winning score of 180.
Jeremy Mills shot a 51 for the night and Jordan Mills shot a 52.
“The boys struck the ball well, but we had a hard time judging the wind. I was very proud of the guys for sticking it out and doing the best they could in those elements,” Hegle said.
Osakis, the conference’s other top contender, shot a 181 for the day.
Up next for the Irish is Rockford on Thursday, April 30. Tee-off is at 4:15 p.m. Then, on Monday, May 4, the golfers travel to Annandale’s Southbrook Golf Course for an invitational. Tee-off is at 12 p.m.
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