The 1980 Rochester High School Team dominated the competition
at Old Oakland golf club. Rochester's total of 611 bested the nearest
team by 22 strokes and remains one of the lowest team totals at the
Old Oakland layout. Todd Smith led the team and won the medalist honors
with a 76-68-144. The second round 68 is the second best State Finals
round at Old Oakland. The only round better was a 67 fired by Fuzzy
Zoeller in the 1970 Finals when the course played approximately 300
yards shorter. Terry Smith finished at 75-78=153. Mike Shafer carded
a pair of 78's for a 156 total. John Sawyer shot rounds of 81-77 for
a 158 score and brother Rob Sawyer had 84-87=171.
Pictured in the photo are Coach John Roberts,
John Sawyer, Rob Sawyer, Todd Smith (2 medals)
Mike Shafer, and Terry
Smith.
Todd Smith, seen
in the photo above wearing 2 medals, was the first Rochester High
School golfer to win an individual title. His two round total of 76-68-144
earned the medalist honors at the Old Oakland Golf Club in the 1980
Finals. Todd is now the PGA Professional at the Rock Hollow
Golf Club in Peru, Indiana.
Chris Smith, Todd's younger brother, became
the second Rochester High School golfer to win an individual title.
His two round total of 149 was also at Old Oakland in the 1985
Finals. Chris is currently a member of the PGA Tour with
a Buick Invitational win to his credit.
IHSAA Fred A. Keesling Mental Attitude Award Winners
Terry Smith - 1979-1980 Todd Smith - 1980-1981 Chris Smith - 1986-1987
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Sectional Winning Teams & Scores
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