The golf team, coached by Ed Coyle, is a rising phenomenon. Last year the team won the district tournament which qualified them for states.The golf team also had the best record in the county last season. They are headed for a repeat, at 8-1 this year.

The success of the team last year sparked an interest for Sarah Twigg and Patrick Coggins and motivated them to join the team.

Twigg, a member of the Class of 2018, is a first time golfer on the team. Her father works at a golf range and she has always had a connection to the sport.

“It am used to being on a girls only team, so I was definitely intimidated on the first day when I was one of only two girls on the team. It took some getting used to that’s for sure,” said Twigg.

Class of 2018 member, Coggins, is also enjoying his season. It is his senior year and his last chance to be on the team. Coggins loves the sport because it has no age limit.

“I love it. Whether you’re 9 or 99, you can play,” said Coggins.

Jordan Swoyer, a class of 2018 member, is playing on the team as a four-year veteran. This is his second year as a starter. His score gradually improved throughout the season which has led him to become one of the top players on the team. Swoyer played in Districts and will be playing in the  County Championship.

In golf, the top 6 on the team play in tournaments. Scorers keep the top 4 scores and add them together.  

The success from last year is spilling over into this year.

“Linganore golf is really good. We hadn’t lost a game since my freshman year, and this year we lost against Urbana. It was a crushing loss for us,” said member of the Class of 2019, Ryan McFadden.

Last year, McFadden had a district win and made the cut at state.

The golf team has been working hard and doing well in their tournaments and the season is not over yet. Counties are October 3rd and the CMC championship is the following Tuesday. Come out and support the Linganore golf team!