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Congratulations to the GCA MS Boys golf team who competed in the Championships at Wild Laurel Golf Course yesterday and finished the season with a record-setting 26-0! This team swept each postseason tournament while taking home individual medalist awards in each match. Levi Smithey held the overall tournament low score and also set a new junior course record. Pictured, from left to right are Benton Huff, Houston Mountain, Campbell Johnson, Nathan Mayberry, and Levi Smithey.
Lydia Walker also represented the Lady Rams in the championship tournament and placed 6th out of 16 girls
Praise God, we are so proud of you!
TEAM NEWS
We're excited to announce that the GCA Golf Program has obtained official sponsorship from TaylorMade Golf Co. and Cobra Puma Golf, Co. These sponsorships provide deep discounts for our teams on the purchase of state of the art clubs and equipment, as well as apparel. Thank you to both of these companies for their support of our GCA Golf Program and their investment in our GCA student athletes.
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The GCA Middle School Golf Team finished their season with a record setting year and became the first GCA MS Golf Team to advance to state. Despite rain and cold temperatures they placed third!
Golfer Jacob Rose shot a 3rd best in the field with a score of 80. Congratulations, RAMS!
MS Golf Team member, Jacob Rose.
Player Jacob Rose with coaches Brian Mountain and Sarah Grace Holland
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The GCA Middle School Boy’s and Girl’s Golf Teams have both had an incredibly successful season of growth and competition. Both teams will compete in the ETMSGA District Tournament on Tuesday, April 27 at Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club.
The girls team improved their individual scores by an average of 5 shots from the beginning of the season and their overall team score by 16 shots to enter post-season play. The boys team improved their individual scores by an average of 6 shots and their overall team score by 31.
"It's been amazing to see how much all of these kids have improved over such a short time," said Coach Mountain. "They are completely different golfers than when we started the season in February. The competition among this team for those starting spots has been fierce and they've really pushed each other to get better and better each time they step out on the course. But more than that it's been really cool to watch them become good friends and teammates. I'm really proud of each of them."
The Boy’s team finished the regular season with a record of 8-2 in match play and 13-2 against individual schools. Both teams will compete in the ETMSGA District Tournament on Tuesday, April 27 at Beaver Brook Golf and Country Club.
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The GCA MS Golf Team has had a strong start to their season, with the boys undefeated after their first two matches. The girls have also competed well and placed 2nd in both matches.
This is the largest middle school team to date with nine boys and four girls competing. Ranging in grade level from 5th-8th, the student began the season at all different skill levels.
Their coach, Brian Mountain, commented, "In a very short time, they have all gotten better and are progressing more and more each day... When we come back from Spring Break, we have five straight weeks of matches and practices to get ready for the District Tournament. I’m confident this team can go a really long way in post season play if they continue working hard in practice. This is a really mentally tough team that has a lot of grit. I’m exceptionally proud of them."
We're excited to see these players progress and continue to excel in the years ahead!
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Congratulations to GCA 8th-grader, Chloe Bash, who had a fantastic performance at the 2021 Palm Beach Junior Open in Boynton Beach, Florida at the end of January. She is pictured here with her father, Alex Bash, who had the opportunity to caddy for her during the tournament.
Chloe competed in the 2021 Palm Beach Junior Open at the Westchester Country Club in Boynton Beach, Florida on January 30-31, 2021. The tournament was a two day (36 hole) tournament that is part of the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour series.
Chloe won the long drive competition for girls 14 and up and shot a personal best of 97 on day 2. She will compete again at another tournament in Nashville at the end of February. We're so proud of your hard work and determination, Chloe!
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Facilities
The GCA Golf team enjoys a number of picturesque courses in the East Tennesse area during their regular season. For practices, the team uses the Fairways and Greens Golf Center, conveniently located in West Knoxville and an easy drive from GCA.
Fairways and Greens Golf Center
Dead Horse Golf Course
Egwani Farms Golf Course
Three Ridges Golf Course
Tennessee National Golf Club
Beaver Brook Country Club