Golfers clinch a share of Big 8 title with tournament victory

The FLC men's golf team clinched at least a share of the 2016 Big 8 Conference title with their victory in Tournament #15 at Chardonnay Golf Club on Wednesday afternoon.  The Falcons have one tournament remaining and have an 8-point lead over Santa Rosa; they can win the title outright with anything better than a last-place finish on Monday.  Once again, it was the Falcons' depth that earned the victory as they defeated Santa Rosa by two strokes (379-381).   This time, it was the number 3, 5 and 6 players that stepped up to secure the victory.  Sophomore Matt Shirley, who had been in a slump recently, was the tournament medalist with a 73.  Freshman Chris McKnight and fourth-year sophomore Nick Fowler (yes, the Comeback Player of the Milennium) both finished with solid 75's on a day when the wind registered in the high 20's.  "It's nice to see that we can rely on just about anybody to step up when needed," noted coach Barry Zarecky.  "Our depth is our strength."

The title is coach Zarecky's third conference championship in his seven years coaching at FLC. 

Folsom Lake         379                         Matt Shirley            73

Santa Rosa              381                         Chris McKnight        75

American River        425                         Nick Fowler             75

Sierra                      431                         Mason Troike           76

Napa valley              Incomplete              Eric Olsem               80

                                                              Connor Scott           81