PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH GOLF PREVIEW
Coach: George Wadlin (14 years)
Assistant coach: Jeff Kavanagh
Last year’s record: 9-3 SOL, Lost to Upper Dublin in the match of the season – a win would have resulted in a three-way tie for first in the American Conference with Upper Dublin and Wissahickon.
Notable losses: Alfred Garvey, Naval Academy (senior MVP), John Fritz, Penn State (second team all-league), Matt Minetola, Penn State (honorable mention all-league)
Key returners: Evan Beaty (Sr.), ranked sixth in SOL regular season last year, first team all-league, and 25/120 golfers in districts. Dave Pontari (Jr.), ranked 52/88 golfers in SOL Tournament, third team all-league, finished districts 35/120 golfers. Zak Glaser (Sr.), third team all-league. Carter Field (Jr.), honorable mention all-league.
Others to watch: Ari Levy (Jr.), Dom Aprile (Sr.), Jake Mingione (Sr.), Dan Narke (Jr.), Chad Piacitelli (Jr.), John Hansel (Fr.)
Strengths/Question Marks: Return golfers with varsity experience. Evan Beaty and Dave Pontari look to go beyond Suburbans. Need improved play from the fifth to eighth spots in the lineup. Need players with valuable experience to step up and be more consistent.
Outlook: Team faces an uphill battle with Wissahickon returning their three best golfers while Upper Dublin is coming off a league title, led by 6-10 Andrew Carber. Need improved play from the fifth to eighth spots in the lineup. The league will have a strong contingent of golfers.
Matches to watch: Matches with Upper Dublin and Wissahickon.
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