"I have spurts of greatness and then I go right back down," Bradshaw said. "Like a good buddy of mine said, it's easier to get rid of bogeys than it is to make birdies."
During a sectional qualifier this month in Maryland, Bradshaw finished 11 shots shy of advancing to the U.S. Open.
But Bradshaw and partner Erik Tedder finished tied for third at the West Virginia Four-Ball tournament at Glade Springs Resort. Bradshaw's best golf of the year came when he went 8 under par over a 10-hole stretch.
That focus will be tough to maintain at Snowshoe, whose drastic elevation changes and wooded surroundings will favor the more accurate hitters over those like Bradshaw that boom their drives.
Only two golfers in the past 30 years have won the tournament in consecutive years - Brad Westfall in 2002-03 and Harold Payne in 1986-88.
LEGION BASEBALL
Frederick 12, Funkstown 7
FUNKSTOWN - Tyler Beard had two hits and two RBI, while Kevin Brashears also had two hits for Funkstown (23-6) in a loss to Frederick.
YOUTH LEAGUES
District 1 Junior All-Stars
Clear Spring 11, Valley 9
Clear Spring: Brian Worthington 3 hits; Adam Penwell, Aric Lipoldt 2 hits each.
Hagerstown PONY League
Hagerstown Floors 9, UAW 2
Hagerstown: James Jordan 2 hits, HR.
UAW: Tyler Presgraves HR.
West End Little League
AFL-CIO 10, Stags 3
AFL-CIO: Wins championship; Zach Angull 2-hitter, 9 Ks; Charlie Snyder, Nathan Murray 2 hits each.
Stags: Brandon Hess 9 Ks; Zach Rowland 2 RBI.
BRIEF
Goretti volleyball opening
St. Maria Goretti High School is looking for a volleyball coach for the upcoming season. Anyone interested can contact athletic director Carol Brashears at 301-739-4266, ext. 129, or 301-791-0344.
