Mount Vernon finished fourth at the nine-team TaterTough Invitational on Wednesday, April 17, at Stone Creek Golf Course in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg won its home event with a 323 over 18 holes. The Mustangs carded a 337 and Joey Rhomberg led the team with a 79.
“The wind was howling the whole day,” Mount Vernon Coach John Rhomberg said. “Joey played great, especially during the second round when the conditions were really tough.”
On Monday, April 15, Grinnell snuck past Mount Vernon, 170 to 171, at Grinnell College Golf Course.
Jacob Hale led the Mustangs with a 39.
“No one on the team had ever seen the Grinnell course before, and it’s very nice but tricky,” Rhomberg said. “The greens in particular were very tough.”
In addition to regular competitions, the Mustangs will hold a Seniors/Administrators three-man best shot on May 1 at Kernoustie Golf Club.
Grinnell (170) – Brandon Thompson 41, Levi Jack 41, Jake Van Compernolle 44, Drew Hart 44, Tucker Stallman 44.
Mount Vernon (171) – Jacob Hale 39, Stratton Ellyson 42, Garet Swartzendruber 45, Joey Rhomberg 45, Tommy Rhomberg 45. (Also: AJ McDermott 48.)
TaterTough Invitational
Team cards – 1. Williamsburg 323; 2. Oskaloosa 324; 3. Clear Creek Amana 331; 4. Mount Vernon 337; 5. Mid-Prairie 343; 6. Newton 347; 7. Keota 350; 8. Benton Cummunity 360; 9. Anamosa 367.
Medalist – Jackson Price (N) 76. Runner-up – Bryce Yearian (W) 77.
Mount Vernon (337) – Joey Rhomberg 79, Tommy Rhomberg 83, Cooper Parks 87, Stratton Ellyson 88, Jacob Hale 88. (Also: Garet Swartzendruber 93.)