Quincy, Coldwater Golfers Brave Chilly Weather for Season Openers

Quincy Orioles and Coldwater Cardinals kick off spring golf season with tri-match and dual meet victories.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:07am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented golf course scene with overlapping planes of green fairways, brown bunkers, and blue skies, capturing the energy and movement of the early season matches.The chilly spring weather couldn't dampen the competitive spirit as young golfers from Quincy and Coldwater teed off to start the new season.Coldwater Today

The Coldwater Golf Course hosted the first events of the season for the Quincy and Coldwater boys golf teams on Tuesday. Quincy won their tri-match against Potterville and Climax-Scotts, while Coldwater defeated Hillsdale Academy in a dual meet. Both teams saw strong individual performances despite the chilly weather conditions.

Why it matters

The early season matches provide an opportunity for the young golfers to gain valuable varsity experience and set the tone for the rest of the spring season. Both Quincy and Coldwater have high expectations this year and these opening wins will help build momentum.

The details

At the Quincy tri-match, senior Braylon Estlow and freshman Carson Craven were co-medalists with 42s to lead the Orioles to a team score of 179. Coldwater's Jack Aker was the medalist in the dual meet against Hillsdale Academy with a 39, as the Cardinals won 210-223.

  • The matches took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The Coldwater Invitational, originally scheduled for Friday, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 21st.
  • The first Interstate 8 jamboree of the season will be held next Tuesday at the Marshall Country Club.
  • Concord will host the first Big 8 jamboree of the season next Monday.

The players

Braylon Estlow

A senior on the Quincy golf team who was co-medalist with a 42.

Carson Craven

A freshman on the Quincy golf team who was co-medalist with a 42 in his first varsity action.

Jack Aker

The medalist for Coldwater with a round of 39 in the dual meet against Hillsdale Academy.

Quincy Orioles

The boys golf team from Quincy High School that won their tri-match against Potterville and Climax-Scotts.

Coldwater Cardinals

The boys golf team from Coldwater High School that defeated Hillsdale Academy in a dual meet.

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What they’re saying

“The young Orioles started four golfers with no varsity experience. All six players on the varsity squad placed in the top ten for the match.”

— Sean Watson, Author

What’s next

The Coldwater Invitational has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, and the first Interstate 8 jamboree of the season will be held next Tuesday at the Marshall Country Club. Quincy will travel to Concord Hills next Monday for the first Big 8 jamboree.

The takeaway

Despite the chilly weather, the young golfers from Quincy and Coldwater showed promise in their season-opening matches. These early wins will help build momentum for the rest of the spring season as both teams look to contend for conference and regional titles.