Patient Gogue leads Richmond to victory at Shirkey
Senior Jack Gogue found that a relaxed, steady pace served him well Tuesday during Richmond’s triangular with Lexington and Carrollton at Shirkey Golf Course.
Gogue shot a 42 (+6) for his ninehole, par-36 round – his best round this season, according to Richmond golf coach Murray Dennis. In doing so, he finished as the medalist and helped Richmond win the Missouri River Valley Conference-East Division competition.
“My drives were pretty good today,” Gogue said. “My putting was pretty good. I was just patient, didn’t rush myself that much. I just had fun, too.”
Tempo has been a point of emphasis for the team this season, according to Dennis. Finding the right pace is a balancing act, he acknowledged.
“You don’t want to be so slow that you’re holding people up and it’s just … dragging out,” Dennis said. “But at the same time, you don’t want to get in a rush. … Take your time.”
Unlike some recent tournaments – or large tournaments in general – Gogue didn’t have to worry about being…