Two Local Golfers Advance to State

Two local golfers advance to State
Ellie Kate Patterson, of Fort Payne, placed 9th in the State 6A-7A State Golf Tournament.
Two local golfers advance to State
Logan Forrester, of Geraldine, placed 10th overall in the Class 3A State Golf Tournament.

By Marla Jones, Sports Editor

marla@southerntorch.com

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.— Two local golfers represented Dekalb County at the State Golf Championship.

Elle Kate Patterson, of Fort Payne, placed 9th out of 19 girls in the State 6A-7A State Golf Tournament held at Hampton Cove/Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, shooting a 81.  Patterson was ranked 12th out of 57 female golfers in the high school division of individual competition.  Patterson is the first Female golfer to represent Fort Payne High School in the State Golf finals since 1999.

Logan Forrester, a Junior at Geraldine, advanced in individual competition in the Class 3A State Golf Championship.  He shot a 73 to qualify after a playoff in sub-state Golf Tournament.  At State, he shot an 82 and finished 10th overall in Class 3A.  Forrester has received many accolades this season.  He was awarded All-County, County Low Medalist, and finished third in Sub-State. Forrester said that Geraldine has had one team and one individual make it to State in the past.

“It was a great experience and a honor to make it to State.  I got to meet and talk to a lot of new people.  There was a lot of ups and downs on a tough but great golf course.  I just wish i would’ve played better for my school and teammates,” Patterson said. “ Now it’s time for summer junior tours and work to get back to state next year as a team. I would like to thank everyone who supported us throughout the year, especially my parents, family, friends and Mr. Street.  Most of all my teammates and Coach Jeremy Smith.  I wouldn't be here without any of them.