The Bakersfield College men’s golf team played through difficult conditions March 3, placing third overall at their fourth Western State Conference meet at Oakmont Country Club hosted by Glendale Community College.
The team posted a 394, four shots behind Santa Barbara, which posted a 390 for first. College of the Canyons took second, posting a team score of 391.
BC sophomore Bryce Holloway led the team once again after shooting 69 Feb. 25, to tie for first. He placed in the top ranks again, this time tying for second, shooting a 75.
“Bryce is the most accomplished golfer of the conference,” said coach Larry Cook. “He’s one of the most decorated players. He takes second place as an individual player.”
Teammate freshman Kirk Harper trailed close behind Holloway and shot a 77 for eighth. Sophomores Tony Danesha and Danny Hoff both shot an 80.
Cook is still optimistic for the rest of the season, sure that his team can win the next four WSC meets.
“We have a team that’s capable of winning them all,” said Cook. “Taking third didn’t hurt us much, we’re ranked number two in the state. We’ve got three first places and a second. We can still take the conference.”
Currently BC is tied for second in the WSC with College of the Canyons. Their next WSC meet will be in Moorpark on March 10.