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By Yosha Huang
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Apr. 27, 2009 |
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After falling short of the championship trophy for two years in a row, the golf team is aiming straight for the gold. The undefeated team is dominating the league with a 9-0 record as rivals Washington and Lincoln trail behind.
Although the Cardinals are currently first in the league, their
average team score for this year is 230 — a tie with Washington.
Following their unexpected loss during the championships last year, the
players have learned to not let their guards down. “Even though we are
undefeated, we might end up like last year if we are not focused,”
senior golfer Ronald Radoc said.
On March 23, the Cardinals birdied their way to victory over
Washington and Wallenburg, last year’s city champions. Their team score
was a respectable 230, 16 strokes better than the Eagles. Wallenburg
proved to be no competition, struggling to stay under 300.
Since then, the team has continued to challenge themselves playing
against other competitive Nor-Cal teams at Transbay. Five Cardinal
golfers played in the 18-hole tournament, which was held at San Ramon
Golf Club on April 13.
According to freshman golfer Tom Ebergen, the team must focus on
consistency. “Our short game will be crucial in close matches,” Ebergen
said.
This year so far, the team has kept their shots in the fairway and
their score in the 230s. The Eagles have had more ups and downs,
ranging from the 220s to the high 240s.
“We did not change the way we practice,” junior golfer Patrick Berg said. “But our players lowered their individual scores.”
However, the team’s untested confidence just might be their biggest
weakness. “We need to stop being big-headed and just play the game,”
Radoc said. “We are closer as a team, but the golf skill still needs to
get there.”
Come support the Cardinals 3:30 p.m. next Tuesday at Lincoln Park
in their rematch against Washington and Wallenburg as they shoot for
the championships
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