Class 3A boys golf: Oklahoma Christian School charges to the front

Saints' depth contributes to 12-shot lead over Plainview.

By Scott Wright | Published: May 7, 2012 Comment on this article

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The Saints shot a 36-hole team total of 585 (285-300) on Monday to take a 12-shot lead over Plainview at Dornick Hills in Ardmore.

Senior Rustin Purser is in a tie for second in the individual race with a 142 total (70-72) with 18 holes to play Tuesday. But it was the Saints' depth that was most impressive in the opening round.

Zac Schaefer and Jack Lemon, the Saints' Nos. 4 and 5 players, shot 69 and 74, respectively, on the first 18 to help the team post a 285 total and grab the early lead. Schaefer's 144 total landed him in fourth place overall.

“Our depth has been a factor in every tournament,” OCS coach Cheryl Hitchcock said. “The important thing is that the guys know they can rely on one another, and it takes some pressure off.

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