In the Central District girls golf tournament Monday, only seven strokes separated the five teams that advanced to the state qualifying tournament. The next round will be held Wednesday at Pine Hill Golf Club, with only two teams advancing to the state tournament Oct. 16 and 17 at Ohio State.
Competition figures to be fierce.
Pickerington, which won the Central District tournament with a score of 340, is a favorite to advance, but the Tigers know they have their work cut out for them. A year ago, Lancaster fired 314 in the state qualifier on the way to the state tournament. I think it's going to take a pretty good score this year to get out,'' Pickerington coach Casey Milligan said. Girls golf is just exploding right now.'' Along with Pickerington, the tournament also will include teams from Westerville North, CSG, Upper Arlington, Dublin Coffman and Sugarcreek Garaway. I think it would be fair to say if two teams from the Central District don't qualify it would be a surprise,'' Milligan said.