In Middlebury, Vermont, the South Burlington and Harwood boys golf teams achieved impressive victories, defending their titles in Division 1 and Division 2 respectively at the Ralph Myhre Golf Course. Nicholas Norris from Essex and Bubba Chamberlain of U-32 claimed individual medalist honors.
The South Burlington team demonstrated remarkable depth, with Hans Rozendaal, Jack Henry, and Cody Eagle all finishing in the top 5. Rozendaal and Henry tied for third. Notably, Rutland’s Colin Robertson forced a playoff with a 6-over 77 after Norris experienced a challenging 18th hole. However, Norris shone, hitting his first-ever hole-in-one on the 14th and skillfully setting up his shot in the playoff.
Norris expressed his pride, highlighting his consistent performance throughout the season and the significance of this win. Similarly, Harwood showcased notable talent with Chase Ladabouche, Jack Lacey, and Pyke Nelson contributing to their success in D2. Chamberlain also excelled, matching Norris and Robertson at six-over to secure the D2 title, reflecting on the pressure he felt to perform based on past achievements.
