Golfers record best score of season

The Outlaws recorded their best team golf score of the season by 14 strokes (309) to finish third in the second leg of the Central Oregon Classic which was held at Eagle Ridge on Friday, April 29.

Leading the Outlaws was Scott Barton who shot an amazing six-under par 66 and was the medalist for the day.

“This was one of his best competitive rounds ever,” said Coach Jeff Barton, “and included four birdies and an eagle on the 18th hole. He shot all birdies and eagles, no bogies at all.

“He kept his mistakes to a minimum.”

Barton said, “the big story of the day was my number-five guy, Miles Johnston,” said Barton. Miles had three birdies on the front nine to finish with a 36 and on the back had a solid 39. He finished with a 75 which is his best competitive round by 13 strokes.

“It’s huge to improve your score that much. That just doesn’t happen in this game. It’s very unusual.”

Scott Little and Richard Aime both carded 84s and Evan Mitchell finished with 86.

“Everybody played well,” said Barton. “We’re improving every time we step on the golf course.”

Redmond finished first in team scoring (301), Bend second (304) and Mt. View fourth (326). Madras had 347 and La Pine finished with a 363.

Bend leads in cumulative scoring after two legs with a team score of 605. Redmond is in second place (607), Summit third (625) and Sisters fourth (644). Mt. View holds the fifth spot with 653, Madras sixth (701) and La Pine (707).

Three days earlier the Outlaw golfers took second place at the Capital Conference tournament held at the Santiam Golf Course in Stayton.

Sisters finished with 323, nine strokes in back of first place Stayton (314). Other team scores were: Molalla (344), Sweet Home (356), Cascade (368) and North Marion (379).

Players golfed under near perfect conditions, warm, sunny and 72 degrees.

Scott Barton took medalist honors with a 3-under par 69. Barton is undefeated in Capital Conference play and overall has only lost one match.

Scott Little carded a 77, Evan Mitchell an 88, Miles Johnston an 89 and Richard Aimee rounded out the scoring with 91.

“Scott Little played very well,” said Jeff. “We’re getting ready for the District Tournament and he’s starting to hit the ball well.”