Tanner LaTorre absolutely dominated the greens today, firing an even-par 72 to snatch medalist honors and lead Ichabod Crane to a seven-stroke victory in the Section 2 Class C-D boys’ golf championship! Get this, though: the guy couldn’t even stick around to soak it all in. He skipped the awards presentation, and the interviews, because he had to go get his senior photos taken. Talk about a commitment to the grind, right?
LaTorre’s Even-Par Masterclass Blew Everyone Away
Only three scores from each school counted at the Fairways of Halfmoon today, and when one of your players hits even par, your chances skyrocket. LaTorre, a senior, showed why he’s a two-time Section 2 individual champion, even after a runner-up finish last week. He was six strokes clear of Greenwich’s Brett Traver and Coxsackie’s Nico Galante in the individual standings, making it look easy with three birdies and three bogeys on his card. What a performance to cap off his senior year with a championship.
Team Effort and a Coach’s Praise
Ichabod Crane didn’t just rely on Tanner’s heroics, though. His brother Mason LaTorre posted a solid 88, and Keegan Mullins added a 94 to round out the scoring. Their combined 254 total was seven shots better than Voorheesville, who had their top three players all within four strokes of each other. First-year coach Cameron Holzhauer couldn’t stop raving about Tanner, calling him “very special” and “a big leader” who’s taught the younger guys so much. Holzhauer noted that after graduating a lot of guys last year, the team made “huge leaps” to get to this point, even some who “really weren’t golfers before the season.” Ichabod Crane finished second last year in Class B, so this C-D championship is a huge step up. Saratoga Catholic rounded out the top three, nine shots behind the Riders.
The Photo Op That Trumped the Trophy
So, with Tanner out getting those crucial senior photos, it was Mason LaTorre who stepped up to talk to the media. Mason admitted he wasn’t sure what to expect this year, especially after the team “lost a lot of people.” But clearly, they figured it out! Both LaTorre brothers are no strangers to the spotlight, having qualified for the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals in Augusta, Ga., back in 2022. It’s a wild way to win a championship, with your star player making a dash for the camera, but hey, priorities.
What a day for Ichabod Crane golf! This championship is huge for a team that saw a lot of turnover and needed to rebuild. With Coach Holzhauer at the helm and young talent learning from guys like Tanner LaTorre, the future looks bright.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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