The Kid's Got Game ~ Laker Team Captain Patrick Hohman Finishes The MIAA Individuals in Classic Fashion

Boys' Latin Junior, Patrick Hohman fired a final round 78 Tuesday en route to tying for 10th Place at the MIAA Individual Tournament. The third and last leg of the 54 hole championship was held at Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley, Maryland - a challenging layout for members of the Champions Tour (who have previously played Hayfields as the venue for the Constellation Energy Classic), let alone players in the MIAA Conference. Regardless, competitors were rewarded for their fine play in the first two rounds with a final 18 holes contested over the links of one of Maryland's finest layouts.

Hohman entered the final round with a 159 total - having recorded scores of 75 at Mount Pleasant Golf Course and 84 at Pine Ridge Golf Course in rounds one and two respectively. The third and final round found Hohman negotiating the first eight holes at Hayfields Country Club at even par - helped in large part by two birdies thanks to a hot putter. Misfortune found Hohman on the par four ninth hole, however - and he finished the front nine with a four over par total of 40. Undaunted, the Laker Team Captain negotiated the back nine in a respectable fashion - shooting a two over par 38.

Patrick's keen course management, stern focus, and never-say-die attitude served him well throughout the MIAA Individual Tournament. His performance in the Championship established him with formality where the Lakers always knew he stood - amongst the top golfers in the conference.

Congratulations Pat. The Lakers remain proud to call you their Captain.

Boys' Latin vs Mt. St. Joe ~ Post Match Summary

The Lakers traveled to Rolling Road Country Club to face off against Mt. St. Joseph for the final match of the 2007 Season. For the first time in nearly three weeks, Boys' Latin was able to field a full line-up of healthy starters - a blessing that found the Lakers most appreciative.

A relatively short golf course, Rolling Road winds through hilly terrain and boasts small, firm and very fast greens. Accuracy and Course Management are therefore placed at a premium over Distance and Power. Understanding this, the Lakers arrived prepared to opt for fairway woods and long irons off the tee versus driver in most instances.

It was a strategy that served the Lakers well - as Boys' Latin took the lead early on in the match. Midway through the front half, the Lakers lead in all but two matches. Unfortunately, that lead would ultimately fall to a Mt. St. Joe team that battled back to claim victory for the day.

Special recognition is due to Patrick Hohman for sweeping his opponent in the match's front, back and total. His course management strong, Pat recorded a front nine total of 39 en route to his collection of three-points for the Lakers.

As well, A.J. Billig is deserving of special recognition. Having lost the front, A.J. negotiated his way back into contention on the match's second half - and won the final hole in dramatic fashion to win the back and halve the total match. Having popped-up his drive on the par five final hole, A.J. advanced his second shot to approximately 240 yards from the green. His third shot could not have been struck better - a five wood that landed on the green's front half and rolled to within 12 feet of the hole. A.J. would make par, win the final hole, and secure a point and a half for the Lakers.

All in all, the Lakers were unable to bring their A-games to their face-off against Mt. St. Joe. However, they did end the season with a great deal of promise awaiting them in the time ahead. All members of the 2007 Golf Team will return for the 2008 Season - and all members are committed to improving their games in the off-season. The coaches remain proud of the Team and are more than pleased with the development shown this season. 2007 was most certainly, a success on multiple levels.


Final Score: Boys' Latin: 6 / Mt. St. Joseph: 15

Practice Schedule Completed for 2007

The final practice of the 2007 Golf Season was held on Thursday, May 3rd.

There will be no more Team Practice this season.

MIAA Individual Tournament ~ Round 2 Summary

Patrick Hohman, the lone Laker to make the cut in Round 1 of the MIAA Individual Stroke Play Tournament, competed in the Second Round on Wednesday, May 2nd at Pine Ridge Golf Course.

Hohman, a Junior, birdied the final hole to shoot a twelve-over-par 84, en route to a two-round aggregate score of 159. This 36 hole total was good enough to qualify the Laker Team Captain for the Final Round - to be held at Hayfields Country Club on May 8th.

Numerous members of the Boys' Latin Golf Team, as well as Parents and Coaches were on hand to cheer Patrick on during his round at Pine Ridge - and provided enough fuel for the team's top player to finsh in the middle of the field going in to the event's final round.

The Lakers remain proud of Patrick for his ability and his attitude - both of which continue to grow stronger with each passing day. He is a fine leader, an excellent golfer, and a true gentlemen.