Boys players to watch
Tyler Bakich, Sr., Newsome: Won the district as a junior and finished second at the region and state tournament. Committed to Florida State.
Liam Doherty, Sr., Freedom: Won the region tournament as a junior.
Blake Dyer, Sr., St. Petersburg: Pinellas County player of the year, Dyer has been a starter since his freshman year.
Martin Fennemore, Sr., Clearwater Central Catholic: A second team all-county selection last season, Fennemore should have a big season.
Donnie Gabrelcik, Sr., Mitchell: The North Suncoast Player of the Year last season, Gabrelcik helped lead the Mustangs to the state tournament. He shot 1-under 70 at the region tournament.
Andrew Heric, Sr., CCC: With Fennemore, he’ll be key in helping the Marauders get to state.
Ryan Hicks, So., Countryside: Summer season was cut short by mononucleosis, but he should be the Cougars’ top golfer this fall.
Chris Kern, So., Plant: Had a big freshman year with second-place finishes at the district and region tournaments.
Ajani Liggins, Sr., King: Played well in summer tournaments, including 12th at the PGA Junior Championship.
Karim Oliver, Sr., Shorecrest: Capable of shooting in the low 70s any time. He will lead the Chargers this season.
Greyson Porter, Jr., Shorecrest: A consistent player as a sophomore, Porter shot 74-72 at the Class A state tournament and tied for 15th.
Jake Roberts, Sr., Sunlake: A qualifier for the Class 2A state tournament, Roberts was also third in the district and region as a junior.
Matthew Ruel, Jr. Jesuit: Just one of many talented players for Jesuit. Has been a top player for the Tigers since he was a freshman.
Nilo Sanchez, Sr., Tampa Catholic: A district champion last season, had a top-20 finish at the state tournament.
Mike Spinger, Jr., Mitchell: Had a solid sophomore season and tied for 21st at the state tournament.
Anthony Swinford, Sr., Mitchell: Won the Class 2A-14 district tournament and tied for 24th at the state tournament.
Key tournaments
Sept. 6: East Lake Invitational at East Lake Woodlands, 1.
Sept. 22: Outback Invitational at East Lake Woodlands, 10:30 (shotgun)
Sept. 29: Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational at Sebring
Oct. 2: Vinoy Classic, 1 (shotgun)
Oct. 4: CCC Invitational, Belleair CC
Oct. 14-15: District tournaments
Oct. 20-22: Region tournaments
Nov. 4-5: Boys state tournament. 3A: Deer Island Golf and Lake Club, Tavares.
2A/1A: Mission Inn Resort and Club, Howey-in-the-Hills.
Girls players to watch
Alison Armstrong, Jr., Cambridge Christian: Has been playing high school golf since her eighth grade year at Northside Christian.
Claire Becker, Sr., Steinbrenner: Should lead Steinbrenner after a district championship as a junior.
Shyanne Dove, Jr., Mitchell: Dove is only a few strokes behind teammate Kelly Harris and finished 50th at the Class 2A state tournament.
Haydyn Gibson, Jr., Osceola: Shot 1-under 71 at the district tournament and 76 a the region tournament. Could be Pinellas’ top golfer this season.
Kelly Harris, Jr., Sunlake: The North Suncoast golfer of the year, she tied for 46th at the Class 2A state tournament.
Ryanne Jackson, Jr., Northside Christian: She has played since her eighth-grade season. Averaged just under 40 strokes per nine holes as a sophomore.
Alyssa Lamoureux, Fr., Northside Christian: Can shoot close to par and should be one of Pinellas’ top golfers.
Terese Romeo, Sr., Freedom: Two-time Hillsborough Player of the year. Lost individual state title in a three-way playoff.
Emma Paschal, Sr., CCC: A Class A state qualifier as a junior, Paschal finished 28th at the state tournament.
Meghna Patel, Sr., Newsome: Tied for 16th at the Class 3A state championship.
Key tournaments
Sept. 18: Mustang Invitational at Seminole Lake CC, 1 (shotgun)
Sept. 29: Crutchfield Hawkins Invitational at Sebring
Oct. 14-15: District tournaments
Oct. 20-22: Region tournaments
Oct. 28-29: Girls state tournament. 3A: Deer Island Golf and Lake Club, Tavares. 2A/1A: Mission Inn Resort and Club, Howey-in-the-Hills