Luzanski low man at Rohanna’s
WAYNESBURG – When thinking about the game of golf, most people usually think of images of players in the sunshine, scenic views, tropical destinations and good weather. That was hardly the case at Rohanna’s Golf Course yesterday at the Division I, Section 2 qualifier “Treacherous,” is how Laurel Highlands senior Santino Marchitello described it.
Despite the weather the 40-man field completed each round of 18 holes with Brian Luzanski of Belle Vernon shooting the low score of 74. He slightly edged Marchitello and Jonathan Luczka of Connellsville by two strokes.
“It feels good to win, the weather was bad and got worse as the day went on,” said Luzanski. “I just relied on my swing and things worked out.”
Along with teammate Luczka of Connellsville, Cody Boors had a good showing with a 77.
“It was like nothing I have ever played in out there today,” remarked Boors. “I was relieved that I made it through.”
Despite the rainy conditions there were many players who did have good days, and will go on to the southern regional at Nemacolin Country Club next Monday. Joining Luzanski, Marchitello, Luczka and Boors are Ron Jones of Brownsville, Seth Rockwell and Nick Meucci of Uniontown, Fred David and Matt Hoover of Laurel Highlands and Corey Moore of Albert Gallatin who won a four-man playoff to win the last spot.
He defeated Josh Coccagna of Mount Pleasant, David Bobish of Uniontown and AG teammate Kevin Uglik.
After Moore and Uglik birdied the first hole to eliminate Bobish and Coccagna it was team member and friend against one another.
“It was bittersweet because Kevin Uglik is my best friend in the world,” said Moore after the last playoff hole.
Moore sank a par putt and defeated his friend for the last spot in the qualifier.
Low man for host Waynesburg Central was sophomore Zach Schloemer who shot 82 to miss the playoff by one stroke. He, like many, struggled on the back with a 46 after posting a 36 on the front.
“The back was really bad,” said Moore. “It was so wet, the greens were tough and there was an annoying rain.”
Luckily for Moore’s sake he can worry about one thing. The southern regional, and surely that is what was on the mind of nine others who were on a wet and soggy ride home.