Teeing off: The first Fantastic Five of the fall sports season focuses on golfers

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Welcome back. While the high school sports season won’t get into full swing until after Labor Day, these golfers proved they’re already in midseason form. Our first Fantastic Five of the Fall focuses on the links. Here’s who stood out in the opening few days of competition this week:

Jason Drake & Gavin Shipos, Medway golf

They each cared a 40 to share the medalist honors in a 264-275 win over Millis at Maplegate Country Club on Wednesday. Millis’ Aidan Sugrue also shot a 40.

Coby Erlich, Westborough golf

He shot a 1-over 37 at home to help the Rangers win their opener Tuesday. They qualified for the state tournament last season.

Connor Griffin, Blackstone Valley Tech golf

The senior hit par with a 36 at Highfield Country Club on Tuesday. The Beavers defeated Monty Tech 162-174 in a matchup of last seasons co-Colonial Athletic League champs. BVT’s Santiago Hernandez and Leopaul Gamlin each shot a 40.

Hopedale's Colin Haynes hits out of a fairway bunker during the MIAA Div. 3 golf championship match at Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley, Oct. 24, 2022.

Hopedale’s Colin Haynes hits out of a fairway bunker during the MIAA Div. 3 golf championship match at Ledges Golf Club in South Hadley, Oct. 24, 2022.

Colin Haynes, Hopedale golf

He earned medalist honors in the Blue Raiders’ opener Tuesday with a 35 at Hopedale Country Club. Hopedale defeated Maynard 169-173.

James Hayward, Hopkinton golf

The junior shot a 1-under par 35 to earn the medalist honors in his first ever varsity match Wednesday, a 241-286 victory over Ashland at Hopkinton Country Club.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Hopkinton High golfer James Hayward goes under par in varsity debut

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