East Fairmont and Fairmont Senior golfers Tucker and Shepherd ramp up their game for tournament time
PLEASANT VALLEY — East Fairmont golf senior Trace Tucker has had an impressive senior season on the links. He’s won six matches as an individual, and is currently ranked 18th among 234 golfers in Class AAA individually when looking at the WVSSAC rankings that account for all rounds played. If you change the perspective to look at the average for each golfer’s top six rounds, he’s still No. 32. ...
East Fairmont and Fairmont Senior golfers Trace Tucker and Liam Shepherd are gearing up for the upcoming tournament season. Tucker has had a remarkable senior season, securing six individual victories and currently sitting at No. 18 in the WVSSAC rankings. If considering the top six rounds for each golfer, Tucker ranks No. 32. Tucker attributes his success to his mental drive and emotional connection to his last senior season.
Coach David Webb noted Tucker's ability to recover from bad shots and consistently perform well throughout matches. Tucker's primary goals for the season include securing a first-team all-conference and all-county finish, with hopes of making it to the states as a first-team all-state finisher. He attributes his improved performance to a rigorous offseason workout regimen and honing his short game.
Fairmont Senior's Liam Shepherd has also had a standout season, ranking No. 39 among all Marion County golfers. If analyzing the top six rounds for each athlete, Shepherd leads all Marion County golfers at No. 29. Shepherd has been the backbone of the Fairmont Senior team, which is currently ranked No. 9 in Class AAA and second in Region I. Coach Luke Corley praised Shepherd's consistency and leadership throughout the season.
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