WELLINGTON -- The Wichita State men's and women's golf teams opened play Tuesday in the 2020 Shocker Cup – a friendly intrasquad competition featuring players and coaches from both programs.
Two co-ed teams will tackle three courses over three days using three different scoring formats.
Tuesday's rounds – played at Wellington Golf Club – saw teammates pair up for two-on-two match play competition. Partners alternated shots for 18 holes.
Wednesday's rounds will take place at Tallgrass County Club using a best-ball format. Thursday's finale at Tarradyne County Club features head-to-head match-play.
The side captained by men's assistant
Matt Walton has an early 4-2 lead over women's head coach
Tom McCurdy's squad. Four of Tuesday's six matches were decided on the 18
th green.
"This was one of my most fun days on a golf course in a long time, and I'm sure I speak for others," Walton said. "Not playing this fall, we have had to get creative. An event like this keeps us competitive and also provides a good environment for team-building. We're looking forward to more of the same tomorrow afternoon."
For updates throughout the Shocker Cup, follow @GoShockersMGLF and @GoShockersWGLF on Twitter and Instagram.
SHOCKER CUP RESULTS
Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 | Day 1 of 3
Wellington, Kan. | Wellington Golf Club
Team Walton Leads 4-2
Team Match Play, Alternating Shots:
Alejandra Heinen /
Marcus Wochner (Team McCurdy) def.
Matt Walton /
Michelle Ledermann (Team Walton) – 1 up
Judd Easterling /
Megan Lucas (TW) def.
Tom McCurdy /
Sarah Lawson (TM) – 1 up
Zac Owens (TM) def.
Lake Leroux (TW) – 6 & 4
Max Wojciechowski /
Chiara Arya (TW) def.
Grayson Wallace /
Aufa Rachmadya (TM) – 1 up
Jack Glenn /
Brock Polhill (TW) def.
Mar Vidal /
Joe Bultman (TM) -- 3 & 1
Dawson Lewis /
Madison Slayton (TW) def. Frankie Thomas /
Kenni Henson (TM) -- 1 up
