Cole Thompson left no doubt Monday that he would be attending his third Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association’s golf championship in his four years at Blessed Trinity.

The Grade 12 student carded a 69 to record a three-shot victory at Sawmill in the individual competition at the Southern Ontario Secondary Schools Association championships as well as the open boys division.

“I am excited. It feels good to represent Blessed Trinity again (at OFSAA) for another year,” he said.

He qualified for OFSAA in Grade 9 and 10, winning a silver medal in the high school boys division in Grade 10.

The Lookout Point member carded his 69 by grinding it out.

“I didn’t have my best ball-striking today, especially on the approach shots but I was able to manufacture some birdies on the back nine, make some good putts and I never really gave up,” he said. “I feel that I can definitely go a lot lower at this course, especially from the white tees because it plays pretty short for me. A couple of the par 4s I can drive.”

Thompson is a former member at Sawmill and he took full advantage of home course knowledge.

“I have played this course a 100 times now and it is helpful, for sure. Knowing where to miss off the tee is the biggest thing. There are a couple of weird holes where you can’t see your drive land so it’s important knowing what is over there, especially on 12, 15 and 16.”

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