First loss since 2023 for Pats golfers

Newton South golfers employed their home course knowledge and capitalized on Acton-Carlisle High School’s struggles on slower greens, holding off a late Patriots charge on September 16. The 37.5-34.5 loss was the Pats’ first defeat since October 18, 2023.

Team record: Overall 7-1; Dual County League 4-1

Big game: Jake Erston fired a 1-over 36 to win his match, 7.5-1.5.Theo Price and Glen Murdough each shot an even-par 35 and triumphed in their matches, 5-4.

Unsung hero: Making his varsity debut, freshman Ben Brooks fought his way around the rolling hills of Newton Commonwealth Golf Club and posted a respectable 39, despite losing his match 5.5-3.5.

Up next: The Patriots were to host the “Links for Cancer” fundraiser on September 25, with Acton-Boxborough and Malden Catholic traveling to Acton Country Club.