Team Rhode Island heads into this week’s Tri-State Matches seeking to win the trophy for the first time since 2001.
This year’s matches are being held at The Aquidneck Club on Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m.
When RI won in 2001, the matches were held at Newport Country Club, so perhaps home cooking will pay off.
Last year, team Rhode Island entered the final day with a three point lead, before losing to Team Massachusetts.
Tuesday’s sessions are alternate shot and then afternoon singles.
The tournament concludes with four-ball matches on Wednesday.
Team Rhode Island
RI Stroke Play Champ Mike Hamilton
RI Amateur Champ Kevin Blaser
3-Time RI Amateur Champ Bobby Leopold
4-Time RI Amateur Champ Brad Valois
Jantzen Vargas
Tyler Cooke
Former RI Amateur Champ Kevin Silva
Burke Memorial Runner Up Nick Hedden
2006 RI Amateur Champ Tom McCormick
Austin Cilley
RI Senior Am Chap Tim Murray
John Auclair
RI Stroke Play Senior Champ Dave McNally
Chris O’Neill
RI Senior Mid-AM Champ EJ Wholey
Dean Parziale