Republic’s golf team opened the season Monday with a win over Ozark. Republic scored a 173 for the 9-hole match, to easily beat Ozark’s total of 187.
Republic’s Dylan Bekemeier and Nick Yocum both shot a 42, tying Ozark’d Kevin Kolstad for the medalist spot.
Coach Ben Wolfinbarger says the wet, rainy conditions Monday were out of the ordinary for what the team has experienced up to now.
“Most of the time early in the year, we deal with rain and strong winds,” says Wolfinbarger. “This year, the weather’s been nice enough for us to play every day. It was a lot tougher on our guys today.”
Republic is back in action for another 9-hole match Friday at Honey Creek in Aurora.