Photos: Golfers Make Their Drive Towards States
On Monday, Oct. 21, six Guilderland and three Voorheesville boys golfers compete at the Fairways of Halfmoon golf course as they battle for a spot on the state team. These golfers qualified after last weeks’ sectional play. Guilderland’s Sean Roddy and Voorheesville’s Brady Carrow qualified for the State tournament after Tuesday’s final round.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Confident short game: Guilderland’s Ryan Rainka has a look of confidence as he makes the short putt on the ninth green last Wednesday during the Class A sectionals. Rainka shot a 101 (+29).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Finding his spot: Guilderland’s Lucas Ungerland stares down the fairway as he prepares to tee off on the third hole last Wednesday during the Class A sectionals. Ungerland shot a 116 (+44).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Tiny liftoff: Guilderland’s Jack Stevens finishes his chip shot as the ball flies onto the ninth green last Wednesday during the Class A sectionals. Stevens shot a 109 (+37).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Ready to hit: Guilderland’s Nick Donlon brings his club back during his backswing as he prepares to hit his tee shot during the first round of the state qualifiers. Donlon shot a 90 (+18).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Getting it close: Guilderland’s Tim Esmay makes contact with the ball, as the morning dew flies, to hit a chip shot towards the green. Esmay shot a 78 (+6).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Rolling away: Guilderland’s Will Hankin sees his ball roll along the green after making his putt on the second hole. Hankin shot an 86 (+14).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Lining up his putt: Blackbirds’ Brady Carrow puts his ball back on the green as he gets ready to make his putt. Carrow qualified for states on Tuesday by shooting a 146 (+2) by finishing fifth overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Prepare for striking: Guilderland’s Jack Rueckert brings his putter back as he prepares to hit his shot on the green. Rueckert shot a 90 (+18).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Leaving it close: Guilderland’s Sean Roddy watches his ball fly towards the green as he hits his approach shot. Roddy qualified for states on Tuesday after shooting a 141 (-3) and finished third overall.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Little tap: Blackbirds’ Max Donahue swings his putter to make contact with his golf ball as the ball rolls on the green. Donahue shot a 100 (+28).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Confident hit: Guilderland’s Chase Pfieffenberger watches his ball fly after his chip shot on the 18th hole. Pfieffenberger shot a 91 (+19).
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Sandy rain: Blackbirds’ Matteo Dambrocia hits his bunker shot as the ball flies onto the 18th green. Dambrocia shot a 101 (+29).