Randolph Boys Golf Team Wins 2023 5A State Championship

Winning a state championship is something we all grew up wanting to accomplish. Few have been able to do so, but in the case of this year’s Randolph Boys Golf Team, they did exactly that. This team, after day one was one shot out of first, and by the time the last putt was made on the 18th hole on the second day, the team had amassed a twenty-nine shot victory over runner up Scottsboro. The team was anchored by future D1 golfer Andrew Hinson with scores of 74-66. The team has eight boys on it, all of which play out of The Ledges, Luke Lunsford, Bobby Bailey, Drew Dodgen, Colton Boyce, Ben Shannon, Andrew Hinson, Wilson Schmitz and Harrison Word.

High school golf is scored using the best four scores of five players each day. The boys bested their first day totals by 5-8 shots per golfer, which was just too much for any other team to overcome. First round jitters turned into second round birdies...Birdies made by the whole team in round one was five compared to 18 birdies and one eagle in round two. We would love to know what Coach Morris said to the boys between rounds.

Seven of the eight players on the team will return next year to defend their title as Luke Lunsford is the only senior on the team. The Randolph Golf Teams have had a long-standing relationship with The Ledges. Their hard work and dedication to giving back to the club is something we will continue to develop. Congratulations, boys! The Ledges is so proud.