Austin boys golfers take second in home meet

Austin's Tony Baudler watches his tee-shot off No. 1 during a triangular with Winona and Rochester Mayo Tuesday afternoon at Austin Country Club. -- Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Austin’s Tony Baudler watches his tee-shot off No. 1 during a triangular with Winona and Rochester Mayo Tuesday afternoon at Austin Country Club. — Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

The Austin boys golf team finished second in its final home triangular of the season at Austin Country Club Tuesday.

The Packers tallied a score of 336, while Mayo shot a 343 and Winona had a 311.

Austin's Alex Thorson prepares to hit out of the trees on hole No. 1 during a triangular with Winona and Rochester Mayo Tuesday afternoon at Austin Country Club.

Austin’s Alex Thorson prepares to hit out of the trees on hole No. 1 during a triangular with Winona and Rochester Mayo Tuesday afternoon at Austin Country Club.

Alex Thorson led the Packers with a 77 and James Snee shot an 84.

“It was good to come away with a win,” Austin head coach Chris Gogolewski said. “The season has been tough on us.”

Austin will compete in the Big Nine meet at Eastwood Golf Course in Rochester Wednesday.

Austin scores: Alex Thorson, 77; James Snee, 84; Tony Baudler, 88; Nick Ross, 89

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