Brady Guenther of Saskatoon has made his golf debut with the Parkland College Cobras based in Champaign, Illinois.
The Saskatoon Golf and Country Club (SGCC) junior was in Normal, Illinois on Aug. 24 and 25 for the Heartland Invitational at Weibring Golf Club. Guenther helped lead the Cobras to a third place finish while he placed in the top 10. He shot 72 in round two to lead the team, overall, he placed tied for eighth at 6-over par, 148.
The next event for Guenther and the Cobras is the Cougar Fall Classic in East Peoria, Illinois at Metamora Fields Golf Club beginning on Sept. 8.
Golf Saskatchewan spoke with Guenther about his commitment and his collegiate debut.
Maharaj and Blanch also make first starts
Also making their debuts in late August were a pair of other SGCC juniors Jack Maharaj and Griffin Blanch.
The duo is on the Highland Junior College Cougar golf team based in Freeport, Illinois and have had a busy start to their college careers. Beginning with the Highland 36 on Aug. 21 in Freeport at the Park Hills Golf Course. The tournament is a one day 36 hole event, but weather forced the cancelation of the second round after about 12 holes. The first round score was all that counted, Blanch shot 78 and Maharaj carded an 87. The team was third overall.
From Freeport, the team travelled to Northbrook, Illinois for another one day event, this time the Oakton Owls Fall Invitational at Heritage Oaks Golf Club. This event went much better with the team winning the tournament after two rounds.
Blanch shot 72 and 71, Maharaj posted rounds of 72 and 74. Blanch tied for 11th, Maharaj was tied for 21st.
In Plymouth, Indiana on Sept. 1 and 2, the Cougars were at the Swan Lake Resort for the NJCAA DII Fall Preview.
With 20 schools in the field, Highland placed tied for seventh overall. Blanch played the first two rounds of the event shooting 76 and 77, he was replaced by teammate Brock Brown in round three. Maharaj did not compete.
Next up for the Cougars is the Wolfpack Challenge in Madison, Wisconsin on Sept. 10 and 11.
Golf Saskatchewan will hear from Blanch following a busy beginning to his career prior to the Wolfpack Challenge event.