MORRISTOWN - Eighteen holes is a grueling way to start the high school golf season, but a great chance for program’s to learn exactly what they have and get in a ton of play before the meat of the season comes.
On Monday the Jefferson County Patriots’ golf team took on the annual Mike Mills Morristown Invitational Tournament held at The Country Club. The annual event is always great starting point for teams all across the area, which is why so many make the trip each year.
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