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Vol. CLIV, Issue 6
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Barton scores lowest for men’s golf: Despite admitted lack of practice, first-year places 6th in tournament

First-year Brian Barton admits that he does not practice as much as he should for the men’s golf team. But despite this alleged lack of practice, Barton played well for Whitman during a dual-match against Whitworth.

On Saturday, Sept. 15, Whitman lost to Whitworth 348-303. Barton led Whitman’s team with the lowest score.

The match did not begin well for Barton. “It was off to a rough start. I could tell that I hadn’t practiced enough,” said Barton. “At point I realized that I needed to focus, so I did. I put together a few good shots, and I was able to put up a good score for the team,” said Barton.

Last weekend Barton played well in the Northwest Conference Northern Colleges Fall Tournament. He placed sixth overall.

Barton attended Pasco High School in Pasco, Wash., where he played varsity golf for four years. During his junior and senior years he went to the state championships.

Barton chose to attend Whitman so that he could focus on academics while continuing to play golf. “Division I schools have golf teams that are a lot more demanding,” said Barton.

Barton is still adjusting to playing college golf, not because the game has changed but because he has less time to practice. “I haven’t practiced as much as I should because I have to study a lot,” said Barton.

This semester Barton is in French 105. “French is really fun. Hopefully I can study in Paris my junior year while continuing with music,” said Barton.

Besides studying and golf, Barton also has to practice for jazz band. Barton has played the alto saxophone for the last 10 years. “I spend a lot of time in the music practice rooms,” said Barton. Before games and while practicing golf, Barton likes to listen to jazz. He said that he likes all types of music and has no favorite musicians.

Barton thinks he may double-major in music and economics. “I want to pursue a music career either in performance or teaching,” said Barton.

“I really love golf,” said Barton. His favorite part of golf is the short game. “I really enjoy the short game because it allows you to be creative. There are many different types of shots you can hit around the green,” said Barton.

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