The Alabama high school golf season is getting ready to tee off.
The golf season starts Feb. 6 and the regular season will run through the sectional tournament on April 29-29. The Sub-state tournament is May 5-6 with the state tournament being held from May 12-13. The Robert Trent Jones-Oxmoor Valley course located in Birmingham is slated to host the state tournament.
Here’s some golfers to watch in the area:
17 Gadsden Area high school golfers to watch in 2025Makayla Bearden, Hokes Bluff
Why chosen: Bearden helped to lead the Eagles to the state tournament and shot an 18-over there. Her best score of the year was a 78.
JD Berndt, Westbrook Christian
Why: Berdnt averages a 76 and is being looked at by colleges.
Jaycee Berrong, Geraldine
Why: Berrong won the sectional tournament last year and was a North-South All-Star. She holds a 4.6 handicap and is signed by Snead State.
Jaxon Bush, Etowah
Why: Bush was an all-area honorable mention honoree last year and is averaging an 81 going into the season.
Tyler Coley, Fort Payne
Why: Coley averages 76 for the Wildcats.
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Daniel Edwards, Gadsden City
Why: Edwards led the Titans during a pre-season qualifying match, going 5-over through seven holes.
JP Groat, Fort Payne
Why: Groat has been averaging 73 for the Wildcats heading into the year.
Emma Jones, Boaz
Why: The 2024 Marshall County champion is back and averaging a 78 heading into the season.
Gracey Lankford, Gadsden City
Why: Lankford looks to be top Titans girl golfer this season.
Stokes Latham, Fort Payne
Why: Latham is averaging 81 going into the year.
Justin Lovoy, Southside
Why: Lovoy is averaging a 73 heading into the season.
Jaxon McCall, Etowah
Why: McCall is averaging an 86 on the year.
Owen McGee, Fort Payne
Why: McGee is coming into the year averaging a 79.
Cove McHugh, Westbrook Christian
Why: McHugh is committed to Snead State and averages 76 on the course.
Braden Phillips, Boaz
Why: Phillips is averaging an 80 so far.
Luke Roberts, Gadsden City
Why: Roberts looks to handle the Titans second role this season.
Velvie Smith, Boaz
Why: Smith is averaging a 85 right now and placed third in the county tournament last year.
This article originally appeared on The Gadsden Times: 17 Gadsden Area high school golfers to watch in 2025
