The weather conditions and golf scores both improved on Day 2 of
the 2009 OCAA Golf Championships at LochNess Links Golf Course in
Welland, Ontario on Tuesday.
The Georgian Grizzlies Men's team had another solid day, shooting a
combined round of 288 (592 overall) to remain in first place. The
Grizzlies were led by Joey Burton and his round of 67 (-5). James
Skrypec followed with a 71 (-1), and Eric Adamo and Keegan Tyers
each had a round of 75 (+3).
The Humber Hawks, who started the day in second place - one stroke
back of the lead posted a combined score of 291(596 overall) and
now sit four shots back going into the final round.
Day 2 saw the Fanshawe Falcons and the Durham Lords move into a tie
for third place. The Falcons shot a combined 290 (605 overall),
while the Lords shot a combined 295 (605 overall).
The host Niagara Knights Men's team had a tough outing, dropping
from third place to fifth with their combined score of 310 (619).
The Knights were not able to take advantage of the better playing
conditions. In a day where teams were putting up better scores, the
Knights were 1 shot worse than their opening round of 309.
In the Men's Individual category, Taylor Booth of Fanshawe College
and Joey Burton of Georgian College each shot a days best round of
67 (-5) to move into first and second place respectively.
Mike Zizek of Humber College had a second round of 71 (-1) and is
now tied for third place in the individual standings with his
teammate David Lang. Lang, who is the alternate for Humber shot an
impressive round of 69 (-3).
The Niagara Knights' Scott Fricker had a second round score of 82
(+10) after shooting a 73 (+1) in his first round. He now sits tied
for 20th place in the Men's Individual Standings. His teammate
Chris Hargest moved into a tie for 7th place with rounds of 75 (+3)
and 74 (+2).
In Women's golf, the Humber Hawks had another strong day increasing
their lead. Bev Peel and Danielle Green combined to shoot a second
score of 160 (322). Green's second round of 74 (+2) was the best
score amongst female golfers in round two..
Kayleigh Kraemer of Durham College, who shot an impressive 75
(+3)on Monday, faltered in the second round with a score of 80
(+8).
Final day action of the 2009 OCAA Golf Championships starts at
8:00AM Wednesday morning.
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