RESULTS 2020-2021
5/27/21
Thursday afternoon at Elm Tree Golf Course on a breezy but pleasant partly cloudy 65 degree day, the Dryden Purple Lions improved to 5-4 on the season, beating Union Springs by a score of 166-173.
Dryden Junior Patrick O'Neill was co-medalist for the first time in his career with a score of 37.
Luke Parker also had 37 for Union Springs to earn co-medalist honors.
Also stepping up for Dryden and contributing to their best score of the season were senior Zack Wilson (44) and Junior Seth Coudriet (47). Both players shot the lowest score of their high school careers.
Dryden's final regular season match will be Monday June 7 at King Ferry Golf Course versus Southern Cayuga. Entering that match, Dryden Coach Dave Hicks has 99 career regular season wins since taking over the Purple Lions program in 2012.
Dryden also has two post-season tournaments coming up:
Wednesday June 2 is the IAC large school tournament at Soaring Eagles GC in Horseheads.
Tuesday June 8 is the Section IV class C team championship at Maple Hill GC in Marathon.
Elm Tree Golf Course (Par 35)
166 Dryden (5-4)
38 SMITH, Connor
37 O’NEILL, Patrick
44 WILSON, Zack
47 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
173 Union Springs
43 Andrew Salls
37 Luke Parker
46 Joey Sylvester
47 Mike Culver
50 Adam Finn
56 Logan Goodrich
COACH – Shaun O'Connor
5/20/21
Thursday afternoon at IndianHead Golf Course on a sweltery-warm 88 degree afternoon, Dryden improved to 3-4 on the season by defeating Union Springs by a score of 198 to 203.
Dryden Senior Connor Smith was medalist with a score of 45.
Luke Parker and Andrew Salls each had a 47 to lead Union Springs.
Dryden's next match is Tuesday May 25 vs Marathon at Elm Tree Golf Course. Dryden needs one win in its final three matches to qualify for sectionals.
Friday May 28 will be Dryden's final regular season match, a rematch vs Union Springs that will likely decide third place in the strong IAC North large school division. May 28 will also be senior day honoring Connor Smith and Zack Wilson .
INDIANHEAD Golf Course (Par 36)
198 Dryden (3-4)
45 SMITH, Connor
49 O’NEILL, Patrick
48 WILSON, Zack
56 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
203 Union Springs (2-4)
47 Andrew Salls
47 Luke Parker
51 Joey Sylvester
58 Mike Culver
60 Tyler Lutkins
62 Henry Kinnaman
COACH – Shaun O'Connor
5/18/21
Tuesday afternoon at Ford Hill Country Club on another perfect 75 degree day, Whitney Point stayed undefeated (8-0) by shooting a score of 175 vs Dryden. Dryden was unable to post a team score as they did not have the required 4 players available for the match.
Whitney Point Senior Trystan Layton was medalist with a score of 37.
Dryden was led by Junior Patrick O'Neill (40)
Dryden's next match is Thursday at IndianHead Golf Course vs Union Springs in the "Battle of the Purple" part1. The two teams will be battling for 3rd place in the strong IAC North Large School Division.
Whitney Point will put their perfect season on the line Thursday versus Lansing (7-1) as the two battle for the top spot in the IAC Large School North Division.
FORD HILL Country Club (Blue course) (Par 35)
DNF Dryden (2-4)
41 SMITH, Connor
40 O’NEILL, Patrick
53 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
175 Whitney Point (8-0)
42 MASLIN, Holden
53 MORGAN, Ava
43 KENNEY, Logan
60 BALLARD, Logan
37 LAYTON, Trystan
66 C, Patrick
COACH – Matt Poyer
5/17/21
Monday afternoon at Elm Tree Golf Course on a gorgeous 75 degree day with light winds, Whitney Point stayed undefeated (7-0) by narrowly defeating Dryden by a score of 172-174.
Whitney Point Sophomore Holden Maslin was medalist with a score of 36.
Whitney Point senior Trystan Layton was also solid with a 38
Dryden was led by Senior Connor Smith and Junior Patrick O'Neill, who each shot 39.
The two IAC Large North division rivals square off again on Tuesday at Ford Hill Golf Course in Whitney Point.
ELM TREE Golf Course (Par 35)
174 Dryden (2-3)
39 SMITH, Connor
39 O’NEILL, Patrick
45 WILSON, Zack
51 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
172 Whitney Point (7-0)
36 MASLIN, Holden
59 MORGAN, Ava
41 KENNEY, Logan
57 BALLARD, Logan
38 LAYTON, Trystan
57 KOOIMAN, Zakari
COACH – Matt Poye
5/13/21
Thursday afternoon on a pleasant partly cloudy day with a moderate breeze, Dryden fell to arch rival Lansing by a score of 191 to 162.
Lansing Senior AJ Prudence was medalist with a score of 36.
Lansing Freshman Hunter Baughan added a 37 to help post a strong team score for Lansing.
Dryden was led by Junior Patrick O'Neill's 39.
Dryden is back in action Monday with a home match against undefeated division leader Whitney Point at Elm Tree.
ELM TREE Golf Course (Par 35)
191 Dryden (2-2)
46 SMITH, Connor
39 O’NEILL, Patrick
46 WILSON, Zack
60 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
162 Lansing (4-1)
36 PRUDENCE, AJ
37 BAUGHAN, Hunter
49 KIRK, Tyler
44 WATTS, Charlie
45 SOMCHANHOMAVANG, Ryan
47 COLLINS, Tyler
5/11/21
Tuesday afternoon on a cool and blustery day, Dryden beat Moravia by a score of 195-225.
Dryden Senior Connor Smith was medalist for the third time in the teams first 3 matches.
Dryden will host rival Lansing on Thursday at Elm Tree Golf Course
FILMORE Golf Course (Par 35)
214 Dryden (2-1)
39 SMITH, Connor
46 O’NEILL, Patrick
47 WILSON, Zack
61 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
225 Moravia
62 Mantey, Evan
65 Wood, Gordon
51 Adams, Kyler
56 Johnson, Travis
59 Morris, Connor
59 Stephenson, Bailey
COACH – Fred Ott
5/7/21
Friday afternoon on a grey, chilly and misty day at Ranic GC in Ithaca, Dryden fell to arch rival Lansing by a score of 186-214.
Dryden Senior Connor Smith was medalist with a 37, that included an eagle on the par 5 eighth hole.
Lansing Freshman Hunter Baughan led a balanced effort by the Bobcats with a 42.
Dryden will travel to Filmore GC to play Moravia next Tuesday May 11.
ELM TREE Golf Course (Par 35)
214 Dryden (1-1)
37 SMITH, Connor
48 O’NEILL, Patrick
61 WILSON, Zack
68 COUDRIET, Seth
COACH - Dave Hicks
186 Lansing (2-1)
44 PRUDENCE, AJ
42 BAUGHAN, Hunter
44 KIRK, Tyler
56 WATTS, Charlie
57 SOMCHANHOMAVANG, Ryan
60 COLLINS, Tyler
COACH – Matt Loveless