Competing for roster spots, Elis aim high

This abundance of talent means that there won't be a shortage of top Bulldog golfers in the near future, particularly since the squad boasts a strong freshman class. Adam Cyrus, SM '02, and John Eckerle, BR '02, both traveled to Dartmouth and turned in solid performances.

On Mon., Oct. 5, the Bulldogs took second place out of 23 teams at the Toski Tournament. Yale was tied for eighth place going into the final round, but "the guys showed a lot of guts and stepped up to pull us into second," Ian MacAllister, MC '00, said. Next week's Adams Cup tournament in Newport, R. I. (Wed., Oct. 14 and Thurs., Oct. 15) will provide good exposure to national competition. Yale will challenge a number of the nation's top teams, gaining experience for spring regional play. According to MacAllister, Yale is primarily "looking to play a solid round."

Yale won the Ivy Tournament two years ago. Last year, it lost by a single stroke. This year, they're hoping to relive the victory of two years ago. And with so many new recruits and all but a few of last year's top golfers on the team, the Elis are in good shape to reclaim their Ivy crown.

--Reilly Dibner

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