Santa Barbara's James Morton, pictured, was co-medalist on Monday with Dos Pueblos' Lane Fuller. (Presidio Photo)
James Morton and the Santa Barbara Dons golf team defended their home course on Monday in a key Channel League match with Dos Pueblos, edging the Chargers 375-390 at Montecito Country Club.
Dos Pueblos' Lane Fuller teeing off on the second hole at Montecito Country Club on Monday.
Morton’s two-over 73 led five Dons players with rounds of 77 or less. Mickey Kirby’s 74 and Jonathan Collins’ 75 bested Spencer Mikles’ 76 and Sean Searls’ 77.
Dos Pueblos’ Lane Fuller matched Morton’s 73 to share medalist honors. Carson Curtis and Nick DeHeras carded 76 but two scores over 80 came in for the Chargers.
“Consistency for the boys was key today as no one got too far away from par today,” explained Dons head coach James Bedard. “The conditions were right for scoring and this is a great way to re-start our season after a long spring break. Most of the players struck the ball well today and made a few putts in key situations. Both teams played great today and should be very proud. Channel League is very tough every match”
The victory improves Santa Barbara to 3-0 in league play while the Chargers suffered their first loss to stand at 1-1. The Dons will play in another crosstown league match on Tuesday at Sandpiper against San Marcos while DP doesn’t play again until next Monday.
The Dons are 14-1 overall and Dos Pueblos is 8-4.
SANTA BARBARA 375, DOS PUEBLOS 390
At Montecito Country Club, par 71
Medalist — James Morton (SB) 73, Lane Fuller (DP) 73
SB — Mickey Kirby 74, Jonathan Collins 75, Spencer Mikles 76, Sean Searls 77
DP — Carson Curtis 76, Nick DeHeras 76, Grant Amersen 82, Michael Yi 83
