Women's Golfer Takes the Lead

Bailee Watt took the lead for the Central Wyoming College women’s golf team at the Northeastern College golf tournament in Sterling, Colorado last week.

Watt shot a 78 and an 84 on the next day finalizing her score at 162 and putting her in the number one spot. Teammate Sarah Schroefel fell into third place with a total score of 173.

Three golfers from the men’s team finished in the top 10; Kaleb Spiva, Braxton Schwartzkoph and Braeden MacDonald.  MacDonald shot a hole-in-one, his first time ever and finished in ninth place with four other golfer from various colleges. His two day score was 153.

Spiva finished a two day score of 151 which put him in sixth place followed by teammate Schwartzkoph who placed eighth with a score of 152.  

Our golf team has made some big strides the past couple of weeks. The team is working hard, dropping their scores and are more focused on drills and the things they need to do to get better. We had our first individual tournament champion, Baillee Watt who out lasted the other ladies to claim her first title. There was much excitement with Braeden MacDonald making his first Hole in One. Good things are happening for this team. ”

Russ Holgate, golf coach

The men’s team finalized with a score of 620, maintaining their fourth place from the previous tournament. Eastern Wyoming College took the lead for the men’s team with a score of 602.

The women’s team finished with 765 and placed second overall. Otero Junior College took the lead with a final score of 698.