Men's Golf Archive 2004

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Berg Shoots Two 73s at NorCal
JUST MISSED STATE
(5/4/04-Stockton) The Knight's Jeff Berg just missed qualifying for the state meet when he shot a pair of 73s at the Stockton Country Club. Jeff tied for 19th out of 63 golfers in the tourney. Jake Aaron shot a combined 163 to finish tied for 59th. Monterey Peninsula won the tourney with a team score of 715. Low medallist was also from MPC, Dave Boyles who carded a fine 4 under 138.
Knights Fifth at Castle Oaks
384 TEAM SCORE
(4/27/04-Ione) The Knights picked up some valuable points when the took a fifth place in the BVC race. Under perfect conditions for golf, four Knight shot in the 70s. Jake Aaron carded a 74, Kyle Hansen had a 76, Tyler Haynes and Jack Britton both had 77s and Jeff Berg rounded out the scoring with an 80.
Knights Falling Back
JEFF BERG ONLY KNIGHT IN THE 70s
(4/22/04-Santa Rosa) The Knights were not able to keep up with the rest of the BVC in Santa Rosa. Shooting a team score of 410 the Knights finished in 7th place. Scores were Jeff Berg with a 76, Jake Aaron and Jeff Britton had 80s, Tyler Haynes an 86 and Jimmy Bennett carded an 88.
Berg Leads With a 76
AARON FOLLOWS WITH A 77
(4/13/04-Windsor) Under cool and windy conditions the Knights had an off day in Windsor. The Knights finished in 7th place for the day with a team score of 405. Jeff Berg was medallist for the Knights with a 76, Jake Aaron carded a 77, Jack Britton and Marcus McDonald shot 83s and Steve Lewis had an 86.
Three Strokes Short
JAKE AARON SHOOTS PAR
(4/6/04-Riverview CC) When he saw the final team results from Tuesday's Bay Valley Conference match, Shasta College men's golf coach Kim Tyler remarked, "Three strokes from third place. Been that kind of a season for us." Officially, the Knights finished tied for fifth out of seven teams at Riverview Golf and Country Club. However, Shasta came up on the wrong end of a four-cluster that was separated by just two strokes. Sierra College edged American River 368 to 369 to finish first. Then came the cluster with Delta (380) in third followed by Santa Rosa (381) and then Napa and Shasta (382). Butte brought up the rear at (395). Jake Aaron led the way for the Knights with an even par-72. The freshman, who played as the Knights' No. 1 golfer for the match, bounced back nicely from a disastrous first shot on the 592-yard, par five first hole that overlooks the Sacramento River. Aaron actually hit into the river and finished with a double-bogey. Aaron climbed back to even par by the turn and was 1-under heading into the final three holes. However, he missed birdie chances on Nos. 16 and No. 18 and a par putt on No. 17. Still, he finished tied for third in the individual results. "I made a lot of good putts on the front nine," Aaron said. "I just had some poor ones in the final three holes. I'm pleased. This is the first time I made par on this course. Overall, it was a good day to play golf. Conditions were great and the greens rolled true." Nick Neal of Sierra and Matt Hollinsead of American River both shot a 2-under 70. Joining Aaron at 72 were Napa's Ryan Trask and Delta's Tommy Edwards. Other golfers competing for Shasta included Steve Lewis (75), Jeff Berg (77), Jimmy Bennett (78), Kyle Hansen (80) and Marcus McDonald (82). Lewis had a consistent day with a split of 38-37, while Hansen bounced back from a 44 on the front nine to shoot even par on the final nine holes. While Tyler was pleased was the score, Shasta still got pushed down further in the standings because other teams also played well. "Normally when we have a lot of scores in the 70s, we're doing pretty good," Tyler said. "But other teams also shot well today. It's happened before. We've been in this same spot before — close but no cigar." Still, Shasta started the season in the BVC cellar before finally moving past Butte into sixth in recent matches. The Knights are likely to finish in that position, meaning they have no chance to be among the top three teams that advance to the Northern California finals on May 3 in Stockton. Aaron and Berg, however, have a shot to be among the top eight individual conference players to make the field. Shasta has three more conference meets left, including at Fountain Grove Country Club in Santa Rosa next Tuesday.
Aarons' 75 Wins Sierra Tourney
BUTTE FALLS
(4/1/04-Rocklin) The Knights moved up a notch in the league standings beating rival Butte College by 18 strokes. At the Sunset Whitney Country Club in Rocklin the Knights shot a 425 to Butte's 443. Leading the way for Shasta was Jake Aaron with a 75. Following Jake were Jeff Berg who shot an 84, Tyler Haynes with an 88, and Steve Lewis and Jack Britton both added 89's to round out the scoring. The scoring was higher than normal because of a very strong north wind. Shasta now stands in 6th place with 30 points ahead of Butte who now has 28 points in seventh place.
Knights Break 400
JEFF BERG WITH A 75
(3/23/04-Napa Valley) The Knights continued their move up the standings with a team score of 398 beating Butte College in the process who shot a 406. Leading the way for the Knights was Jeff Berg who shot a nice 4 over 75 in the cool and constant wind conditions. Jake Aaron was close behind shooting a 76, Steve Lewis shot a 79, Jack Britton carded an 81 and Jimmy Bennett added an 87.
Best Finish This Season
KNIGHTS TIE FOR THIRD
(3/18/04-Wilcox Oaks, Red Bluff) Playing on a familiar course, the Knights played their best golf of the season to tie for third in their Bay Valley Match. Red Bluff's Wilcox Oaks was kind to the Knights as they gained some valuable points in the standings. The weather conditions were good for the Knights, their was a light breeze and good, fast greens. Steve Lewis and Jack Britton tied for medallist honors for the Knights with both shooting 74's. Jake Aaron carded an 81, Jeff Berg had an 83 and Marcus McDonald shot an 84. The Knights finished a head of Delta, American River and last place Butte College with their strong showing.
Knights in Chico
BIDWELL GOLF COURSE
(3/11-04-Chico) Jeff Berg lead the Knights in Chico shooting a 75 in sunny conditions on the Bidwell Gold Course in Chico. One other Knight finished in the 70's, Jack Britton carded a 78. Jake Aaron added an 83, Jimmy Bennett an 84 and Steve Lewis rounded out the scoring shooting an 85.
Slow Starting Knights
JEFF BERG LEADS
(3/4/04-Elkhorn CC) In clear but windy conditions the Knights where unable to get untracked in their third Bay Valley match. Jeff Berg was the only Knight in the 70's shooting a 79. He was followed by Steve Lewis who had an 81, Jack Britton had an 82, Jake Aaron carded an 84 and Tyler Hanes shot a 92.
Water Water Everywhere
HIGH FLOW SACRAMENTO RIVER
(3/2/04-Riverview CC) With the Sacramento River flooding the course, the Knights were edged by Sierra College 369-372. Two holes, #9 & # 10, where closed for play with the high water conditions. The normal par 72 course was reduced to a par 69 because of the changes. In the adjusted conditions Steve Lewis lead the Knights with a nice 71. Jake Aaron was right behind shooting a 72, Jack Britton carded a 75, Jeff Berg had a 76 and Tyler Gallagher shot a 78.
Bay Valley Match
FOUR KNIGHTS IN THE 70's
( 2/26/04-Sacramento) Playing a Bay Valley Conference match on the Teal Bend course in Sacramento the Knights finished in 5th place. The Knights had their best team score of the season with four players shooting in the 70's. Steve Lewis led the way with a 75 followed by Jeff Berg's 76, Jack Britton's 77 and Jake Aaron's 78. Jimmy Bennett rounded out the scoring shooting an 81.
Beat Butte Again
THIS TIME IN CHICO
(2/24/04-Chico) The Knights beat Butte College for the second time this young season this time in Chico. The Knights ended up with a 413 compared to Butte's 424. The scores were high because of the conditions, very windy, cold and wet. Jack Britton led the Knights with a 79, Steve Lewis had and Jeff Berg both shot an 80. Jake Aaron had an 83 and Jim Bennett had a 91.
Low Scoring Knights
BEST TEAM SCORE THIS YEAR
(2/19/04-Rocklin) The Knights shot one of their best team scores of the year but still ended up on the short end of a 383-392 score. Playing in Rocklin in very wet and windy conditions, Jeff Berg led the Knights with a 73 followed by Jack Britton who carded a 76. Steve Lewis had a fine 78 while Jim Bennett had an 82 and Tyler Gallagher had an 83.
Bay Valley Tourney
BERG WITH A 79
(2/17/04-Bay Valley Tourney) The Knights are still trying to work out the kinks in their game as they finished 7th out of 7 Bay Valley teams at the Bay Valley Tournament. The Knights were led by Jeff Berg who shot a 79. Rounding out the scoring for the Knights were Steve Lewis and Tyler Gallagher who both shot an 82. Jim Bennett and Jack Britton both had an 83. Santa Rosa won the event with a team score of 385. The Knights posted a 409.
Knights Knock off Butte
JACK BRITTON WITH A 73
(2/5/04-Riverview CC-Redding) The Knights started their dual meet season out on the right foot knocking off Butte College 400-408. The Knights were led by Jack Britton who shot a 73. Also scoring for the Knights were Matt Alward (79), Jim Bennett (81) and Steve Lewis and Kyle Hansen who both shot an 84.
Knights Play Stanford
ANNUAL FIRST MATCH
(2/2/04-Stanford) The Knights started their 2004 season with their usual season opener golfing at Tiger's old course. The Knights were led by Jack Britton who was the only Knight to shoot in the 70's. Jack carded a 78 to lead the Knights. Finishing second for the Knights was Jeff Berg with an 80 and taking third was Kyle Hansen with an 82. Matt Alward carded an 87 and Steve Lewis had a 91.

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