Har-Ber High School’s golf teams took top honors at the Springdale Links Shootout, with both the girls and boys squads bringing home first-place finishes. The tournament drew several strong teams from the region, but Har-Ber’s depth and steady play on the links made the difference on August 13 at Springdale’s Links at Spanish Trace.
The girls team, led by standout performers, secured the title through consistent scoring across all the rounds. Har-Ber’s golfers showed strong control on the course, navigating the challenging layout on South Thompson Street with precision. The boys team followed suit, battling closely with fellow Northwest Arkansas teams and pulling away on the back nine to clinch their victory.
Har-Ber’s sweep at the Springdale Links Shootout continues the momentum from last season and marks a strong statement as local high school golf gears up for the fall schedule. Winning both divisions at a tournament hosted in Springdale highlights the depth of golfing talent developing there—not just on the courses near their campus but across the region. Many of the players have been sharpening their skills all summer, competing in various invitational events around Benton County and beyond.
The Springdale Links Shootout took place at the recently renovated Links at Spanish Trace, a course known for its rolling greens and tight fairways, demanding accuracy and patience. Har-Ber’s golfers, familiar with playing challenging courses—including the tough layouts in Fayetteville and Rogers—adapted quickly, showing both skill and course management.
Har-Ber’s girls team built their win on balanced scoring. Multiple players posted under-par rounds, and their low average score kept them ahead throughout. Meanwhile, the boys showed resilience, especially on holes where the terrain in Springdale’s course can be deceptive. Their ability to save par in tight situations proved crucial.
Coach Amy Stanford praised her girls’ team for their focus and steady play, saying their offseason work played a key role in their readiness. The boys’ coach, Mark Reynolds, noted the team’s camaraderie and competitive spirit, especially important in a field loaded with strong competitors from Rogers and Bentonville.
The tournament featured several northwest Arkansas schools, providing a mirror to the growing competitiveness of prep golf in the region. Schools like Rogers High, Bentonville, and Springdale High all sent squads, making this one of the more challenging early-season tests for local golfers. Har-Ber’s dual win reinforces their position as a top program to watch as the fall season approaches.
With this victory under their belts, Har-Ber golfers can look ahead to upcoming events including the Fayetteville Invitational and Bentonville’s own high school tournaments in September and October. These events will continue to shape the leaderboard across the state and give NWA high school golfers opportunities to qualify for state championships.
Locally, golf rounds at courses like Springdale’s Links at Spanish Trace and Lighthouse Golf Club off Old Wire Road continue to provide young players places to train and compete. The success of Har-Ber’s teams might inspire other NWA schools to ramp up their own programs, growing the sport’s footprint in our backyard.
As the school year starts, Har-Ber’s golf teams aim to carry this momentum forward, balancing academics and competition. Golf remains one of those sports where student-athletes often juggle summer tournaments and school commitments, and Har-Ber’s teams seem set for a strong run this school year.
Source: NWA Democrat Gazette
