Photo courtesy of Zac Stork

The Atlantic Boys Golf team is headed to the State Golf Tournament for the second year in a row after winning their district meet at Atlantic Golf and Country Club on Friday.  The Trojans battled through a drizzly day to shoot a 309 team total.  Ben Renaud led the charge with a 73 for medalist honors.

The Trojans will now head to the 3A State Tournament on May 26th and 27th at Spring Valley Golf Course in Livermore.  ADM and Norwalk also qualified as teams from the District.

Team Scores

1. Atlantic 309
2. ADM 321
3. Norwalk 323
4. Winterset 340

Atlantic Scores: Ben Renaud, 73, Medalist. Jake Olsen, 76, 3rd. Nate Gifford, 78. Matt Gearheart, 82. Cyle Renaud, 83. Zac Stork, 84.

Atlantic Head Coach Ed DenBeste: “These were the worst conditions we have played in this year.  It was good that we were on our home course today.  Jake had some struggles with his shots today. Good to see him work hard to shoot a 76.  Ben played well today.  I know he would like to play number 9 over but great score in tough conditions.  Zac struggled today.  Hope that he can bring it around at State.  Matt had a tough start but battled on the front.  He shot well there.  Cyle played ok.  Would like to see him a little lower.  Good to see Nate continuing the good play today.  Next stop Livermore, Iowa.  Looking forward to the State meet.”