TOP PHOTO: Who better to tutor members of the La Follette Owl Golf Team than former Owl and Golf Pro Bobby Heatherly. Heatherly provided pointers on Tuesday to help the Owls with their bunker play and putting ahead of Wednesday’s district tournament.

KNOXVILLE, TN (WLAF) – The La Follette Owls Golf Team is headed to the regional golf tournament at Oak Ridge on Monday.

Wednesday at Three Ridges Golf Course, the Owls finished third overall in the district tournament qualifying for the region with Lady Owl Emma Lynn Woods qualifying for the region as an individual. Ethan Nelson shined for LMS as he tied for second overall medalist.

“They’ve had a nice season finishing with an 11 & 5 regular season record,” said Coach Josh Vann. He and his wife, Brittany, coach the Owls.

Veteran Golf Pro Bobby Heatherly helped the Owls with their bunker game on Tuesday ahead of the district tourney.
On Tuesday, Bobby Heatherly (left) worked with Memphis Marlow and other La Follette Owls on their putting.

(WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED – 04/30/2021-6AM)