Signal Mountain senior golfer Peyton Ogle pumped his fist nonchalantly Wednesday after he chipped in for an eagle on No. 17 at Bear Trace at Harrison Bay.
Ogle’s brilliant shot on the 503-yard, par-5 hole all but wrapped up the individual title in boys’ competition at the City Prep. After shooting even through his first eight holes, he made a move to take control of the tournament.
“The 55-degree wedge that I hit into No. 9 set the stage for the back,” Ogle said. “I had birdies there from 9 through 12. It was time to go. I played in a solid group.”
Ogle was 7 under over his final 10 holes, shooting a 30 on the back nine to complete a winning 6-under 66. With a swing change he made with coach Ty Gosnell over the winter and relentless work on the links, Ogle was able to cross off a major goal he wanted to achieve as a City Prep champ.
“I really wanted to put my name on that list of former winners,” Ogle said. “My teammate Beck Lewis won this two years ago. Signal has a trophy case of state championships. That is what we do up on the mountain. I am looking forward to trying to win state now.”