High school golf is having a moment, both in the Bangor area and around the state.

Several local teams report more players participating than in previous years, and that surge in interest is also translating to lower scores on the course.

As high school golfers across Maine prepare for the Class A, B and C state championships on Friday and Saturday, teams like Bangor High School and Nokomis Regional High School will be looking to cap undefeated regular seasons with a state title.

“It’s our best season as long as I’ve been coaching,” said Bangor coach Chris Junkins, who has spent 11 years leading the Rams.

Junkins credits his experienced team with putting in the work in the offseason, and said the higher interest in golf across youth levels has been laying the groundwork for more kids p

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