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Thursday, March 9, 1978
University Daily Kansan
Jayhawks travel to Pinehurst to open golf season
By STEVE SELL
Sports Writer
University of Kansas men's golf coach Johanna has a pretty good idea of how his team will fare when it opens its spring season in the Pinehurst intercollegiate Tournament March 14-17, at Pinehurst.
The Jayhawks have been stymied by the weather, and have not yet had a practice outside. Hanna said he expects it to hinder their performance. A defense golfer has said he would be playing an actual going game, there has been noun.
"What can you expect when the weather hasn't allowed us to practice? For us, it is a chance for us to get our season started," Hanna said.
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THERE WILL BE 20 teams in the field, including
such national powers as Wake Forest, Oklahoma State, and Georgia. Hanna said that a couple other teams might also join the field.
top teams that present The Pinnacle Tournament is the first of nine for the team to complete the completion of the regular season, the Jayhawks will be the host for the Big 8 Conference Championship meet May 17-19 at Alvamar Hills.
"I am really glad that it is here," Hanna said. I think we have a real good chance to high and possible quality for the NCAA championship."
possible qualification.
Hanna said that the team will have a different atternature in past years. "Before we have gone into a tournament just wanting to finish respectably. But this year we've got guys who should be thinking about winning it because they have got the capabilities," Hanna said.
Palmer, the only senior on the team, has been a model of consistency. The Independence, Kan., native has maintained a 78 average in his career and has been a tournament medalist twice.
LEADING THE WAY for the Jayhawks will be co-captains Craig Palmer and Jim Diole.
Against Missouri this fall at Alvamar, Palmer captured medalist honors with a sparkling 73, including a 33 on his back nine. He was also medalized last spring and will meet against Nebraska and Kansas State with a 74.
Palmer echoed his coach's opinion on the first meet. "We can't expect to do well since we haven't had any practice, but by the time the big 8 rule would be up right there toward the top, Palmer said."
He added that Oklahoma State was the definite favorite, but after it it was wide open.
DOYLE, A JUNIOR from Overland Park, has been as consistent as Palmer. He has maintained a 78 average also but his not been a medalist. However, he still holds the title of Oklahoma City this fall with a solid 227 for 54 holes.
Doyle's top performance came in the Drake Invitational last spring when he finished eighth.
Palmer said the two players have a similar style. In fact, the duo teamed up together to play in the prestigious Heart of America Tournament this summer in Kansas City.
“Our averages are nearly identical and our styles are pretty much the same,” Palmer said. Jim hits up the ball with his right foot.
we have played together, we have shot nearly the same."
THE CO-CAPTAINS are counted on heavily to lead the team this spring. They are the only two lettermen, and they will be able to lead the team.
Two other spots for the Pinehurst Tournament have been determined. Steve Gebert, Wichita junior, and Douglat Plaintiff, Pittsburg freshman, have been slated for action. However the fifth spot will still open between Max Hedrick, Hutchinson Junior, and John Michaels, Kansas City, M., sophomore.
One weakness for the Jayhawks may be the lack of depth. "We are lacking the strong fifth player," Hanna said. But he pointed out that the team has some good prospects.
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