Rochester Takes OAA Red Title and Lake Orion's Gorriss shoots a 31

Mason Gorris of Lake Orion Cards five birdies enroute
to shooting a five under 31

     When Rochester Adams won the OAA Red League Tournament against some strong competition, they took home the league honors but all eyes were on one golfer in particular. Mason Gorris of Lake Orion upstaged the Highlanders with a sizzling five under par 31 on the strength of five birdies to easily win medalist honors against some very tough competition. His score was not only excellent, but he just missed two additional birdies or he would have shot a 29. “Overall I was happy with the way I played,” said Gorris. I started the round being aggressive and going at pins, so I made sure not to change that midway through the round. Mentally I stayed strong through the round and I didn’t let any bad swings shake my confidence. My putting really held me together today,” he said.

     Adams has a strong team and when you have four golfers who card scores of 36 or better as Ben Van Orman, Eric Busa and Jamie Stanton did, you will have a chance to win anytime. Brandon Barrows, a freshman led the Highlanders with a one under 35.

     Lake Orion made a bid to give the winners a scare. They were paced not only by Gorris, but Alex Waelchli’s strong play. He carded a 37 to finish in a tie for 8^th place. Tyler Draggoo and Schyler Werth each carded a 39. Troy and Rochester also have strong teams but depth was an issue at Twin Lakes. Four Troy players carded scores in the 30’s paced by Christian Harnishfeger and Manak Singh. Two other Colt players recorded scores in the 30’s but they posted two team scores in the 40’s.

Rochester’s Eric Shyu paced the Falcon’s with an even par 36 but four other players earned scores at 40 or more and they settled for fourth place.

Half of the 36 player field scored in the 30’s and all but one score was in the low 40’s or less. This tournament serves as the final tune-up for the districts being held later this month.

Rochester Adams has high hopes for the Districts and beyond and Coach Dan Picot is confident the low scores will continue. “We had a good day overall,” said Picot.  The conditions were right and my players kept it together. We had solid play from all for players that counted yesterday. Lead by Senior Ben VanOrman and Jamie Stanton, the team is feeling good and coming together.”

   As for Mason Gorris, the low score couldn’t have come at a better time. “The big thing I did today was not trying to force a swing,” he said. I stayed very comfortable and didn’t worry about any mechanics. With all of these things put together, it helped me score my best 9 hole round in competition.

	Score	Place			Score	Place
Rochester Adams	143	1		Rochester	153	4
Ben VanOrman	36	4		Eric Shyu	36	4
Eric Busa	36	4		Mike Murri	40	19
Brandon Barrows	35	2		Sean O'Malley	42	28
Jamie Stanton	36	4		Mike Santavicca	47	36
Marcus Robinson	41	24		Ludivic	40	19
Eric Hund	42	28		Scott DeFillippo	37	8
Stoney Creek	154	5		Troy	151	3
Spencer Lendzion	35	2		Christian Harnishfeger	37	8
Michael Doyle	39	14		Manak Singh	37	8
Michael Linihan	40	19		Jeff Holmes	39	14
Ryan Jackson	43	32		Jimmy McQuiston	41	24
Richie Ingle	41	24		Steve Zacharias	45	35
Tyler Ducharme	40	19		Vishal Reddy	38	13
Clarkston	159	6		Lake Orion	146	2
Jack Alli	43	32		Alex Waelchli	37	8
Nick Badgley	41	24		Mason Gorris	31	1
Alex Genter	37	8		Tyler Draggoo	39	14
Nick Surovec	44	34		Schuyler Werth	39	14
Cam Krausman	39	14		Griffin Beeler	40	19
Alex McIntosh	42	28		Ben Gorcyca	42	28