April 22, 2021
Morgan sizzles for KCC golfers
DIKE - James Morgan turned Fox Ridge Golf Club into his personal playground Thursday.
Morgan finished at 6-under-par 138 to claim medalist honors and lead the Kirkwood Eagles to the championship.
Morgan was consistent all day, firing a 3-under 69 for his first round and duplicating the effort with another 3-under round on his second 18 holes Thursday.
He won the individual title by four shots.
Kolby Shackelford of Kirkwood placed third at even-par 144 with rounds of 70 and 74. JD Pollard tied for fourth at 1-over 145. Brandon McCarty finished eighth at 4-over 148.
Kirkwood topped DMACC for the title by 17 shots.
TEAM STANDINGS
1. Kirkwood 579, 2. DMACC 596, 3. Hawkeye 603, 4. NIACC 604, 5. Kirkwood "B" 609, 6. Hawkeye "B" 667.
KIRKWOOD
- James Morgan 69-69=137, 3. Kolby Shackelford 70-74=144, 4. JD Pollard 73-72=145, 8. Brandon McCarty 73-75=148, 14. Sebastian Carranza 72-81=153, 16. Harry Oddy 77-77=154, 21. Noah Schlabaugh 79-78=157, 23. Tate Carlson 72-86=158, 24. Jacob Patterson 74-85=159.
