Carmel golf places first in close three-team meet

Carmel boys golf coach Josh Shelton talks with his team after its three-team win Wednesday at Prairie View. (Richie Hall)

The Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern and Westfield boys golf teams got together for a three-team, 18-hole meet Wednesday at Prairie View Golf Club in Carmel.
The Greyhounds won the meet with a team score of 316, followed by the Shamrocks with 320 and the Royals with 323. Two golfers shared medalist honors: Carmel’s Sam Booth and Southeastern’s Cole Starnes both carded 76s.
Other scores for the ‘Hounds were Shoji Fujita 78, Owen Sander 80 and Joseph Armfield 82.
“This is the first 18-hole match that we played with guys that haven’t hit too many shots in team competition,” said Carmel coach Josh Shelton. “So, for it being our first 18-hole match, I’m extremely proud and encouraged by our results. All of our guys have bought in. They bought in to the things that we’re asking them to do, so I’m excited.”
Alec Cesare led Westfield with a 78, followed by Colin Nixon with 80. Cam Kooi and Hunter Cook both scored 81s.
Other Southeastern scores were Thomas Reising 81, Nathan Benson 82 and Tyler Lacy 84.