Collin Adelsbach was cut as a freshman, played junior varsity as a sophomore, but on Wednesday, he became a regional champion as a senior.
The York senior carded a 2-under 70 at the Class 3A Buffalo Grove regional at Buffalo Grove Golf Club.
“It was great, I needed it,” Adelsbach said. “I just played consistently all day.”
Consistent was the right term for someone who carded a 35 on both the front and back nines. He had three birdies on the front nine and then two more on the back. His last birdie came on the par-5 16th hole to match his best score of the day.
A strong performance for someone who came into the tournament hoping for anything under a 75.
“I made a long one on hole 4, the par 3. I probably made it from 30 feet out,” Adelsbach said. “I knew it was going to be a good day