Three years ago, the Waldron boys’ golf team made school history by going down as the first team to qualify for State. Fast forward to 2020 and the Bulldogs are still making waves as they prepare to make their third consecutive appearance at State. Although I’m not a professional golfer, (I’m just happy making a 214 in mini-golf) I do know that this is a great fete for these Waldron Bulldogs. On September 21, with a team total of 263, the Bulldogs were able to keep a firm grip on their First Place conference title.
On October, 5, after months of hard work, lone senior, Jaden Hutchens and juniors, Drew Owens, Lane Metcalf, and Lane (Tater) Tallmadge, will shoot off to Glenwood Country Club in Amity, Arkansas as only one of eight boys’ teams left in the state to compete in the State Golf Tournament. “I am so proud of these kids,” expressed coach, Josh Atchley. “Hopefully, we will have a good showing at Glenwood in the State Tournament. A huge shout out not only goes to these guys but to their parents and grandparents as well. As most people know, golf is different than other sports because they have to travel out to the course and supply their own equipment and these guys have been incredibly supported. Mrs. Jeanetta Byford, Kenny Johnson, Reggie Owens, and Punky Lee at the country club have always gone above and beyond to support this golf program and these guys. So thankful to coach in a place that supports our athletes! Take State!”
Photos courtesy of Quienton Tallmadge and Josh Atchley
