Golf

Play on through? No way!

Bulldogs and Liberty shorten match in face of frigid winds

By RICHARD A. ROSS

LIBERTY, NY — High up on the Vista Golf Course at Grossingers, the weather should be balmy this time of year, and golfers should hope to hone their games without having to worry about the added exigencies of winter-like weather.

The operative word is “should.”

On April 28 the cloudy skies gave way to showers and a howling frigid wind as Sullivan West and Liberty tried to get through the front nine. They had to stop at the fifth hole and call it a day.

The lead group, including Sullivan West’s Sean Semenetz, Justin Armstrong and Ben Kleiner headed for the clubhouse, but those further back on the course never even got to the fifth hole.

Bulldogs surpass large-school competition at Mansion Ridge

MONROE, NY — The Bulldogs continued their stellar season on April 26 with a win against Washingtonville and Minisink Valley. Playing the front nine at the Golf Club at Mansion Ridge (par 36), Sean Semenetz led his team, shooting a 39, or three over par. Joe Winksi shot a 44, Kenny Rhodes turned in a 45, Ben Kleiner shot a 48 and Justin Armstrong shot a 51. The win bolstered the Bulldogs’ record to 6-1. Washingtonville fell to 7-3 (3-0 OCIAA) and Minisink Valley slipped to 3-5 (2-2 OCIAA).

Lady Bulldogs retain untarnished record with win over O’Neill

CALLICOON, NY — Ringing up their ninth win of the season against no defeats, Sullivan West easily out shot James I. O’Neill at the Villa Roma on April 29. Melanie Kleiner (42) led the way with Nellie Norden right behind (44). Sabrina Reimer rounded out the team with a 46 on the front nine (par 35).