This was an 18-hole tournament, first of the year for the Bulldogs. Threatening morning weather gave way to sunshine and perfect conditions. It was a beautiful day for playing the game of golf.
The Bulldogs finished second to Litchfield, scoring a team total 401.
Team scoring:
Litchfield - 388
Paynesville - 401
Sauk Centre - 410
Melrose - 415
Individual scoring:
Lynn Stoneburner - 91
Mary Frandson - 95
Rachael Larson - 103
Mackenzie Merrill - 112
Katie Wright - 114
Melinda Norris - 126
TOTAL - 401
Sauk Centre
On April 28, the Paynesville Bulldogs snapped back into the WCC circuit with a conference meet at the Sauk Centre Golf Course, home of the Mainstreeters. The team looked forward to its third conference meet of the season.
At Sauk Centre, the Bulldogs struggled to a fourth place finish, with 201.
Team scoring:
Sauk Centre - 178
Litchfield - 193
Albany - 196
Paynesville - 201
Long Prairie - 223
Cathedra - 225
Melrose - 228
Individual scoring:
Lynn Stoneburner - 48
Rachael Larson - 48
Mary Frandson - 49
Mackenzie Merrill - 56
Melinda Norris - 59
Maria Janotta - 65
Erin O'Fallon - 70
TOTAL - 201
Albany
At Albany on April 30, the Bulldogs faced a tough test. They were playing the best team in the West Central Conference at their home course - Albany.
Led by juniors Mackenzie Merrill, 47; and Mary Frandson, 48; the Bulldogs moved up to finish third.
Team scoring:
Albany - 176
Litchfield - 195
Paynesville - 197
Sauk Centre - 198
Cathedral - 216
Long Prairie - 219
Melrose - 228
Individual scoring:
Mackenzie Merrill - 47
Mary Frandson - 48
Rachael Larson - 49
Lynn Stoneburner - 53
Melinda Norris - 59
Katie Wright - 65
Erin O'Fallon - 73
TOTAL - 197