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Asher Gates captures district title in Division II golf tournament

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 11:10 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Asher Gates captures district title in Division II golf tournament

Summary

Asher Gates, a sophomore from River Valley, won the Division II district golf championship on October 1 at Turnberry Golf Course. He finished the round shooting a 1-over-par 73, securing a spot in the state tournament scheduled for mid-October at Firestone Country Club. Gates' performance marked him as the first Marion County golfer to reach state since 2021 and the first from River Valley since 2014. His coach, Josh Gast, praised Gates' control throughout the day, emphasizing his focus and consistency despite challenging conditions.

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By the Numbers

•Asher Gates won with a score of 73.
•He is the first River Valley golfer to reach state since 2014.
•Gates will compete at Firestone Country Club on October 12 and 13.
•He outperformed Buckeye Valley's Harloh Hafner, who shot 76.
•Gates' strategy focused on maintaining composure throughout the tournament.

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River Valley sophomore golfer Asher Gates handled his business at the Division II district tournament Oct. 1. This is how he fared at Turnberry.
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