Welcome to the team, Andrew Chlon.

That must have been the reaction last week at the Oglebay Resort Intercollegiate Golf Tournament that was shortened to one day because of inclement weather.

Making his debut as a Wheeling Jesuit Cardinal, former Martins Ferry standout Andrew Chlon was impressive. He actually claimed the co-medalist honor in the event with a round of 1-under 70.

Chlon completed his undergraduate degree at West Virginia University and will play this semester and during the fall for the Cardinals as he works toward his MBA, according to WJU Sports Information.

The tournament, which featured a field of 96 players, was played on the par 71, Palmer Course.

Wheeling Jesuit finished second in the team standings, trailing the University of Charleston by two shots.

In other college golf news, former St. Clairsville standout Seth Vannoy is putting together a solid spring season at Alderson-Broaddus University. Vannoy led the Battlers by placing 35th overall in an event two weeks ago at the Saginaw Valley State Invitational. Vannoy signed for rounds of 75 and 73.

At the Findlay Invitational, which was held at the University Club of Kentucky, Vannoy posted rounds of 76 and 88 and was the second-best finisher on his squad.

River graduate Isaac Curtis has also been a steady member of the Battlers’ squad this spring, which follows up a solid fall season, too.

TEE INFORMATION

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GOLF SCRAMBLES

American Legion Post 159 Scramble Set for May 6

The American Legion Post 159 Baseball Scramble will be held on Sunday, May 6 at Cadiz Country Club. The annual event is moving to the Harrison County layout, which should provide a challenge to defending champions Jimmy Baugh Jr., Chad Baugh, Tommy Baugh and Ryan Clark.

The Outback will cater a post-round dinner at the American Legion Hall in St. Clairsville after the round. Starbucks will provide coffee and pasteries prior to the tournament, which tees off at 9 a.m. The cost is $80 per person. Corporate sponsorships are available for $500, which includes a team in the event. Hole sponsors are available for $100. For more information, contact tournament director Randy Mellott at 740-338-0578.

Flushing Masonic Lodge Hosting Annual Scramble

The Flushing Masonic Lodge will hold its annual scholarship golf scramble on Saturday, May 19 at Cadiz Country Club. The event will begin with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, but hot dogs will be served during registration, which begins at 11:30 a.m. The cost to enter is $70 per man and that includes a skins game. Following the round, a steak dinner will be served with awards and door prizes to be presented in the clubhouse. Beverages will be served on the course. All proceeds from the event benefit the $500 scholarships, which are presented to Union Local and Harrison Central High School students. For more information, contact William McGowan at 740-942-4073 or on his cell at 740-491-0349; Chuck Bizzari at 740-942-8196 or on his cell at 740-491-3183.

Fourth Annual Cockayne House Scramble Slated

The fourth annual Cockayne House Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, May 19 at Belmont Hills Country Club. The entry fee is $300 per team and the field is limited to 36 teams. The entry fee includes a welcome bag, lunch, door prizes, drinks, a dinner after the round and contests. There will be prizes for the top three teams. The event will begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. For more information, contact Josh May at jdm@gkt.com or George Bamberger at grb@gkt.com

Doughty Pelotonia Scramble Slated for

Oglebay Park

The second annual Megan Doughty Pelotonia Golf Scramble will be held on Saturday, July 14 at Oglebay Park’s Crispin Course with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $100 per player. For more information, please contact Kassy Doughty at kpiergallini@yahoo.com or 740-317-3293.

Staskey can be reached via email at sstaskey@timesleaderonline.com