Reeths-Puffer finished 16th out of 32 competing teams over the
weekend at the Traverse City Central Tee-Off meet at Crystal Mountain
golf course. The Rockets played two different 18-hole courses at the
complex over the two-day meet.
R-P's team score of 688 included a 340 on day one and a 348 on day two.
“It was a fun two days, and it is always good to see where the team
stacks up against good competition on tough courses," R-P coach Matt Pallett said. "This weekend will
make us better. The guys are hungry to get better."
Kristian
Brown enjoyed another solid performance for the Rockets, tying for the
team lead in scoring on day one with a 79 and leading the team himself
with a 78 on day two. Brown made two birdies over the weekend and
finished in 18th place individually.
“Kristian Brown played some really solid golf this weekend," Pallett said. "He is not
firing on all cylinders yet but really hit a number of quality golf
shots."
Aiden Waggoner also had an impressive weekend,
shooting a 79 and an 82 and scoring two birdies in his first round.
Jamie Neel posted a 92 and then a 90. The three were the only returning
Rockets from last year's Traverse City meet and each significantly
improved their scores from last season.
Ayden Hartzell only played Friday's round, logging a 90. Kye Grant was the Rockets' No. 4 scorer Saturday, shooting a 98.
“We have really grown in our mental toughness the last few years," Pallett said. "All of
the guys persevered through some tough stretches this weekend. In the
past some of the tough stretches would have derailed their rounds. They
were able to battle and put some good rounds together.”
