WICHITA — Iolan Xander Sellman capped a busy week of golf Wednesday and Thursday as part of the Augie Navaro City Championship, held at Wichita’s Sim Park Golf Course.
After some early struggles in round one, Sellman regrouped on the back nine, ending with three consecutive birdies to card an 85, good for 20th.
Sellman then overcame an early rain delay Thursday morning and moved up two places with his 81 to finish the tournament in 18th place.
Sellman’s focus was evident in the final round, his father and Iola High School golf coach Jeremy Sellman noted. The younger Sellman had eight birdie chances on the day, draining two of those putts, countering a pair of double bogeys.
Xander Sellman said he was happy with his game, particularly on a tough course against several standouts from big schools across he state.
“His putting was good with its speed, but his line was a little off both days,” Coach Sellman said.
“That will improve with more practice and some help from other golfers who are better putters than I am,” Xander Sellman said.
Sellman will continue to play in several events through the fall before his junior season at Iola High School tees off next spring.
