| Charlie Green Chips it Close |
The list isn't mine but after watching many of these golfers in both junior and high school play, the list is pretty much right. Do you agree with the list? Check to see whose on the list. The story is by Keith Dunlap of the Oakland Press. My All-County team happens after the MHSAA Finals.
1. Charlie Green, Novi Detroit Catholic Central Sr. – A four-year varsity player who can single-handedly keep Catholic Central in contention at any tournament. Signed with Michigan State, Green had a 75.3 tournament average last year and is the defending Catholic League champion.
2. Kyle Gaines, Birmingham Brother Rice Sr. – Emerged as a top player last year, being named first team all-state after collecting a 76.2 tournament average five top-10 finishes for the state champion Warriors. He has signed with Detroit Mercy.
3. Eric Busa, Rochester Adams Sr. – If not for the fact Busa had a back injury last year that forced him to miss the regional tournament, Adams might have qualified for the state tournament. Coming off a year where he had nine top-10 finishes and a tournament average of 76.
4. Jeremy Ball, Birmingham Brother Rice Jr. – Coming off two outstanding seasons as an underclassmen, Ball figures to be even better as a veteran of the Warriors. Was honorable mention all-state last season after he had a 75.3 tournament average.
5. Brandon Barrows, Rochester Adams Soph. – Had an outstanding freshman season last year, qualifying individually for the state tournament in Division 1 and finishing with a 74.5 tournament average.
6. Alex Waelchli, Lake Orion Sr. – A four-year varsity player who has signed with Oakland University, Waelchli was honorable mention all-state last season in Division 1.
7. Mason Gorris, Lake Orion Sr. – Another four-year player for the Dragons who was honorable mention all-state in 2012, Gorris teams with Waelchli to form as good of a duo at the top of the lineup as there is.
| Rishi Patel follows through to a top finish |
8. Rishi Patel, Birmingham Detroit Country Day Jr. – Named honorable mention all-state in Division 2, Patel had won two AJGA tournaments last summer and is poised for another big year.
9. Brad Kozinski, Novi Sr. – The Wildcats usually have strong golfers at the top of the lineup, and Kozinski is the latest in that line.
10. Gavin Garris, South Lyon Sr. – All-KLAA performer who tied for medalist honors at the Oakland County tournament last season, Garris is entering his third year on varsity and should be an all-state candidate by season’s end.
11. Garret Buckley, Novi Jr. – Can be the top golfer on any given day and teams with Kozinski to form a wonderful top-two for the Wildcats.
12. John VanNoord, Auburn Hills Oakland Christian Sr. – Takes over as the No. 1 player for the Lancers and should be one of the best all year in the county and a contender to win individual title in Division 4.
13. Jeremy Glod, Birmingham Brother Rice Sr. – Just how deep are the Warriors? Glod might be the No. 3 golfer in the lineup, but he’s capable of being No. 1 on any given day.
14. Corey Szmadzinski, Novi Detroit Catholic Central Sr. - Signed with Dayton, Smadzinski is as good of a No. 2 golfer as there is in the area.
15. Spencer Lenzion, Stoney Creek Sr. – Good veteran leader for the Cougars who can shoot low anytime.
16. Mike Murri, Rochester Jr. – A three-year varsity performer who will be looked upon to help carry the Falcons at the top of the lineup.
17. Michael Busse, Rochester Fr. – One of the state’s top freshman, look for Busse to be the next great golfer to come through a tradition-rich program.
18. Michael Doyle, Stoney Creek Jr. – Already following in the footsteps of older brother Dan nicely at Stoney Creek.
19. Tim Pearce, Birmingham Seaholm Sr. – A four-year varsity player who should be the top man in place of Francesco Ruffino all season for the Maples.
20. Johnny Fortuna, Bloomfield Hills Lahser Sr. – The top man for the Knights qualified individually for the Division 3 state tournament last season.
21. Griffin Beeler, Lake Orion Jr. – Entering his third year on varsity, Beeler showed what he can do when on by shooting a 70 at Boulder Pointe in the first OAA Red tournament of the year.
22. Jake Kneen, Lakeland Jr. – An honorable mention all-county performer each of his first two seasons for the Eagles who should shine again this spring.
23. Alex Kleckner, Lakeland Jr. – Just like Kneen, he’s been honorable mention all-county his first two years of high school and could make this a season to remember for Lakeland.
24. Justin Pahl, Lakeland Jr. – Teams up with Kneen and Kleckner to form a nice trio for the Eagles.
25. Preston Dooley, Novi Detroit Catholic Central Sr. - A No. 1 golfer on many teams, Dooley has signed with Elon University in North Carolina.
David Smith-Everest Collegiate. Tied for first at Oakland County last year. 5th at districts, 1st at Regional’s and 15th at States.
David Smith-Everest Collegiate. Tied for first at Oakland County last year. 5th at districts, 1st at Regional’s and 15th at States.
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