Hampton and Unaka hit the links one more time before district play
Published 6:45 pm Thursday, September 19, 2024
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Unaka’s Mason Wilson attempts a birdie putt on the 8th hole at Elizabethton Golf Course.
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Hampton's Ezra Tolley takes a moment to spot the ball and line up his putt.
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Cash Royston looks to place the ball in the fairway with a low iron shot.
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Gavin Shoun hits a solid tee shot off the sixth hole.
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Senior Laikyn Stevens aims for the green on a par-3 hole.
Star Correspondent/Ron Marvel Alexa Henshaw shows strong form in her follow-through.
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By Ron Marvel
Star Correspondent
The Hampton and Unaka golf teams took advantage of a beautiful day at Elizabethton Golf Course, using the opportunity to fine-tune their game before district play on Friday at The Crossings in Jonesborough. Hampton Head Coach Justin Lyons explained that the format was match play, which tends to be more relaxed and allows players to focus on improving specific aspects of their game.
“Regular play emphasizes scoring low, but in match play, you win the hole and move on,” Lyons said. “No attacking, just relax and work on your game. This mindset of playing the hole and moving on should help them achieve a good mental approach for Friday.”
During match play, Hampton defeated Johnson County after a playoff, while South Greene beat Unaka 4-0. New Unaka girls coach Chandler Thomas said this final match before district play will benefit her players.
“We are taking our time, using our confidence clubs, and applying a strong mental approach while cleaning up our short game,” Thomas said.
Unaka golfer and Milligan University commit Mason Wilson understands the importance of the district tournament.
“I want to play smart—hopefully smart enough to advance to regions. Today, I’m working on just keeping the tee ball in play to increase my chances of attacking the greens,” Wilson said.
