Meet the Commercial Appeal 2018 all-metro boys golf team

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Meet the Commercial Appeal 2018 all-metro boys golf team

John Varlas, USA TODAY NETWORK – TennesseePublished 7:00 a.m. CT Dec. 28, 2017

     

(Photo: Kris Ruaro/The Commercial Appeal)

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Meet the members of the Commercial Appeal 2017 all-metro boys golf team.

The golfer of the year will be announced at the Sports Awards, which takes place June 5 at the Orpheum.

First team

(Nominees for Boys Golfer of the Year)

Davis Irving

St. George's, Sr.

Why chosen: A past winner of the Best of the Preps golfer of the year award. Irving finished third at the Division II-A state tournament with consecutive even-par 72s. His efforts helped the Gryphons take second in the team competition.

Eli Maxwell, CBHS golf (Photo: Kris Ruaro/The Commercial Appeal)

 

Eli Maxwell

CBHS, So.

Why chosen: After shooting 75 at the region, Maxwell turned in a strong performance at the DII-AA state tournament. He had rounds of 69 and 73 to finish second at 2-under 142, two strokes behind Drew Miller.

Winston Margaritis, St. George's golf (Photo: Submitted)

 

Winston Margaritis

St. George's, Sr.

Why chosen: Another former Best of the Preps golfer of the year, Margaritis wrapped up his stellar career with a runner-up finish in Division II-A. He shot rounds of 67 and 71 to finish five back.

Drew Miller, Briarcrest golf (Photo: Kris Ruaro/The Commercial Appeal)

 

Drew Miller

Briarcrest, So.

Why chosen: An all-metro performer for the third straight year, Miller became the first golfer in school history to win a state championship, shooting 68 and 72 to finish at 4-under 140 in Division II-AA.

Greg Odom, Middle College golf (Photo: Kris Ruaro/The Commercial Appeal)

 

Greg Odom

Middle College, Sr.

Why chosen: After a regular season that saw him earn victories at the Memphis Publinks and Fellowship of Christian Athletes tournaments, Odom shot 4-under 140 to finish second at the Small Class state tournament.

Second team

Walker Crosby, MUS, Jr.

King Grisanti, Houston, Jr.

Spencer Jenkins, CBHS, Sr. 

Ethan Ray, Collierville, So.

Garrett Underhill, Bartlett, Sr.

Reach John Varlas at john.varlas@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @johnvarlas.

Edited January 5, 2018 by kwc