Zach Berger, Owen Jessop Claim Fifth Straight Sebonack Challenge Title for Westhampton Beach; Mariners Go Undefeated to Win League VIII Title - 27 East
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Zach Berger, Owen Jessop Claim Fifth Straight Sebonack Challenge Title for Westhampton Beach; Mariners Go Undefeated to Win League VIII Title

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Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop, left, and freshman Zach Berger won the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop, left, and freshman Zach Berger won the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Westhampton Beach freshman Zach Berger tees off. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach freshman Zach Berger tees off. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop tees off. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop tees off. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons gets himself out of a trap. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons gets himself out of a trap. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Carter Kleinsmith sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Carter Kleinsmith sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Liam Blackmore. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Liam Blackmore. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop. RON ESPOSITO

Erik Sandstrom of Hampton Bays. RON ESPOSITO

Erik Sandstrom of Hampton Bays. RON ESPOSITO

Mike Poremba of Hampton Bays. RON ESPOSITO

Mike Poremba of Hampton Bays. RON ESPOSITO

Zach Berger of Westhampton Beach sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Zach Berger of Westhampton Beach sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Carter Kleinsmith lines up a putt. RON ESPOEITO

Pierson's Carter Kleinsmith lines up a putt. RON ESPOEITO

Westhampton Beach freshman Zach Berger lines up a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach freshman Zach Berger lines up a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Adram Drohan RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Adram Drohan RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Southampton senior Brian Emmons sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop sends a putt. RON ESPOSITO

Zach Bennett, left, caddied for teammate Zach Berger in Friday's Sebonack Challenge. JOSH BERGER

Zach Bennett, left, caddied for teammate Zach Berger in Friday's Sebonack Challenge. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Bennett, left, Zach Berger, Owen Jessop and Avery Merrihew on the final hole. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Bennett, left, Zach Berger, Owen Jessop and Avery Merrihew on the final hole. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Berger and Owen Jessop on the final hole after winning the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Berger and Owen Jessop on the final hole after winning the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Berger, left, and Owen Jessop got to return the Sebonack Challenge plaque back home. It was the fifth year in a row Westhampton Beach had won the tournament. JOSH BERGER

Hurricanes Zach Berger, left, and Owen Jessop got to return the Sebonack Challenge plaque back home. It was the fifth year in a row Westhampton Beach had won the tournament. JOSH BERGER

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop, left, and freshman Zach Berger won the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Westhampton Beach sophomore Owen Jessop, left, and freshman Zach Berger won the Sebonack Challenge on Friday. JOSH BERGER

Pierson's Adam Drohan winds up for a shot off the fairway at Sebonack Golf Club on Friday. RON ESPOSITO

Pierson's Adam Drohan winds up for a shot off the fairway at Sebonack Golf Club on Friday. RON ESPOSITO

Drew Budd on Oct 18, 2022
After having won it the past four years straight, Westhampton Beach boys golf wasn’t ready to give up the Sebonack Challenge plaque just yet, so freshman Zach Berger and sophomore... more

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