After winning the Urbana Invitational during the fall season, Coach Rick Merb expects a strong showing from his golf team throughout the challenging spring season.  “I’m looking for them to make a run at the AMC tournament championship,” stated Coach Merb. 

The spring squad consists of four returnees and three freshmen.  Returning senior Matt DeHart is a two-year letterman with a career average of 77.3.  He was a medallist at the Urbana Invitational, and was All Conference in 2003.  “Matt should be one of the top players in the league,” said Coach Merb.  Also returning is senior Heath Chamberlin.  Heath is a three-year letter winner with a career average of 79.1.  Coach Merb has tagged him “our most consistent player.” 

The remaining two returners are juniors Jason Van Deusen and Brad Washburn.  Washburn averaged 78.5 in the fall, while VanDeusen posted a 79.5.  Consistency and steady improvement will be the keys for the pair in the spring season.  

Leading the freshmen is Shawn Sargent, who led the team in the fall season with a 74.6 average.  “Shawn should provide solid scoring this spring,” stated Coach Merb.  Paul Miller had a solid start in the fall as well, with an average of 76.5.  “Paul should be a consistent low scorer this spring,” said Coach Merb.  Rounding out the newcomers is

Jeff Evans.  “Evans improved steadily in the fall season and had a strong start as a first year player,” stated Coach Merb.  

Shawnee opens tournament play at the Glenville Tournament March 18-19.  They will return home to host the SSU Invitational March 29.