Wolverine Golf Coach Jack Rice sent in this report about the Friday Harbor Vs Tulalip Heritage Golf Match played Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Battle Creek Golf Club, Everett, WA.

PJ Nixon and Randy Rebhan give each other thumbs up after making sandy par 3s on the 9th hole.

The site of last years TriDistrict Tournament was Battle Creek Golf Club.  We expect the same course to be awarded the tournament again this year.  With that in mind, Friday Harbor golf team traveled to Everett to not only play a match but get a practice round for the coming tournament season.  Heritage was gracious enough to allow Friday Harbor to bring the majority of our current team.

Highlights for the day were provided by a number of players.  Sophomore, Sam Herda was clicking on all cylinders and became medalist for the day with a score of 44.  Sam concentrated on fairways and greens and didn’t make any big mistakes. 

Battle Creek holes are heavy timber lined and put a premium on accuracy.  Some of the holes are so tight you almost need to walk single file down the fairway.  Sam played conservatively by using a utility wood off a number of tees. His strategy paid off with a fine score of 44.

Sophomores, PJ Nixon and Randy Rebhan both had a tough day in the rain.  It actually got so wet that on a couple swings the clubs flew right out of their hands.  The 9th hole at Battle Creek is a down hill par 3 over a big creek.  Both PJ and Randy ended up in the large sand trap protecting the green.  Randy was first to hit and exploded his ball within 6 feet of the hole.  PJ, not to be outdone, knocked his to within one foot.  Both players made their putt to finish the day with a sandy par 3 on the final hole.

Morgan Douglass set the pace for the ladies with a fine score of 48.  Morgan is mentoring new player Lily Taylor who is new to the team this year.  Teaming up with better players is the best way to learn and to improve your game.   Akira Tokunaga is doing the same thing with freshman James Hollingsworth.  James is a freshman at Spring Street and is new to the island.  We’re excited about all the new lady’s talent.