VW golfers win Jordan Moeller tourney

Van Wert golf information

CELINA – Van Wert golfers traveled to Mercer County Elks Golf Course early Saturday morning to participate in the Jordan Moeller Invitational.

Moeller was a former Marion Local High School golfer and golf course employee who died tragically as a result of a car accident several years ago.

Fifteen teams participated in the tournament, with the Cougars bringing home the hardware. Jake Brake was the top golfer and, mostly importantly, the team took the first-place trophy with a score of 325.

An interesting aspect of the tournament is the scholarship money available to participating seniors. The low senior golfer (Brake) earned a $500 scholarship, while senior Matt Severt of St. Marys had his name drawn out of a hat to receive a second $500 scholarship.

Van Wert Coach Jeff Hood said a big “thank you” goes to the Jordan Moeller family for putting on such a first-rate tournament and doing such a good job of honoring their son.

Tournament Results

All-Tournament Team – Jacob Brake of Van Wert, Brian Schatzer of Parkway, Freddie Purdy of Minster, Darin Bergman of New Bremen, Cater Bowman of St. Marys, Jordan Bollenbacher of Parkway.

Team results – 1. Van Wert 325, 2. Parkway 335, 3. Greenville 337, 4. New Bremen 338, 5. Celina 340, 6. Minster 340, 7. Russia 345, 8. St. Marys 347, 9. Shawnee 353, 10. St. Henry 359, 11. Anna 370, 12. Fort Recovery 374, 13. Sidney Lehman 393, 14. Marion Local 398, 15. New Knoxville 418.