The Albert Lea boys’ golf team started its season off on Saturday with the Hayfield Invitationalat  The Oaks.

The Tigers finished in the top half of the standings with a team score of 381.

Fifteen teams competed in the invitational.

“This was a great invite to get our season underway,” Tigers coach Max Jeffrey said. “The boys had to battle some very windy conditions.”

Albert Lea has a somewhat experienced golf team, but it was the young guys who got the turn on Saturday.

Of the Tigers top four scores, junior Spencer Chico was the oldest. He shot a 95.

Albert Lea’s lowest score of the day came from freshman Danny Chalmers. Chalmers’ freshman teammate, Marty Syverson, shot a 97 and sophomore Auslund Barker shot a 96.

“I’m very proud of their effort, body language and attitude (today),” Jeffrey said of his young golfers. “It’s the first step and we will continue to improve.”

Albert Lea will host a Big Nine meet on April 17 at Green Lea.

Tee time is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.