Wayne High School won its first-ever 1A boys state golf title after a comeback against Milford. Rhett Barnes from Milford secured the medalist honor at the tournament.
Key points
Wayne High School won its first boys golf state title
Milford's Rhett Barnes was the medalist
The tournament was held at Rose Park Golf Course
Wayne rallied in the final round to secure the win
The event took place on May 13, 2026
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Milfordâs Rhett Barnes reacts after finishing up the 18th hole during the 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Milfordâs Rhett Barnes reacts after finishing up the 18th hole during the 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Throughout much of Wednesdayâs final round of the 1A boys state tournament, Wayne narrowly trailed region foe Milford, the front runner with a low regular season stroke average.
The Badgers were always within striking distance, and with four holes remaining they needed a late push to pull off the comeback.
Thatâs exactly what they did, winning their first-ever boys golf state title in the process.
As a team, Wayne played the final four holes nine strokes better than Milford, rallying to shoot a two-day team score of 643 at Rose Park Golf Course, while Milford had to settle for second with a 648 team score.
Panguitch shot a 668 to finish third as a team.
Reminiscing about what it took for Wayne to win a title just six years after starting the program, coach Mike Hinkle couldnât help but get choked up.
âWe practice on a baseball field and pick up shag balls. Our kids gotta drive an hour to a golf course. This group of boys grew up playing middle school golf because me and my buddy, assistant coach, are obsessed with golf,â said Hinkle. âAnd to see these kids come through, my sonâs a senior, extremely excited for our team, and for our girls, too (who finished second).â
Wayne finished runner-up at the 1A state tournament each of the past two years, and on the back nine it looked like a similar outcome was in store.
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Milfordâs Rhett Barnes competes 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Q&A
How did Wayne High School win the 1A boys state golf title?
Wayne High School rallied in the final round, overcoming a deficit against Milford to secure their first-ever state title.
Who was the medalist in the 1A boys state golf tournament?
Rhett Barnes from Milford comfortably won the medalist honor at the tournament.
Where was the 1A boys state golf tournament held?
The tournament took place at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City.
What date did Wayne win the 1A boys state golf title?
Wayne won the title on May 13, 2026.
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Wayne High is pictured with their first place trophy in the 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Wayne Highâs Miles Hinkle, center, and teammates head to the green to accept their first place trophy in the 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Milfordâs Rhett Barnes reacts after finishing up the 18th hole during the 1A boys golf state tournament at Rose Park Golf Course in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
Hinkle kept hammering home the same message, the same thing he told them after they shot a phenomenal 312 in the opening round but still trailed Milford by two strokes.
âJust focus on what youâve got control over, and thatâs your attitude and your routine. Just be disciplined in what we focus on, and thatâs our attitude and our effort. Chin up, shoulders back and stay walking tall all day long. Whatever happens happens,â said Hinkle.
Wayneâs top four golfers all finished in the top 12, with senior Miles Hinkle tying for second, sophomore Canyon Daley in fourth, sophomore Blake Peterson tied for eighth and Gage New in 12th place.
New was a birdie putt away on No. 18 on the first day of breaking 80 for the first time in his career. Daley shot a 73 on Day 1, one of the best rounds of his life.
Coach Hinkle said his son Miles was battling heat stroke and throwing up toward the end of Wednesdayâs round in 90-degree temperatures. He found a way to still shoot 76.
Blake Peterson was Wayneâs most consistent golfer, shooting 83 both days while the rest of his teammatesâ scores dipped in Round 2.
âWayneâs only had a golf program a few years, a couple runners-up, we finally got it done. Itâs just super exciting. Iâm super proud of these kids. Grateful for the chance to coach them and grateful to see my son go out a state champion,â said coach Hinkle.
Wayneâs other two golfers who competed in the state tournament were junior Keaton Giles and freshman Bowen Pace.
Individual medalist honors went to Milford sophomore Rhett Barnes, who shot a 3-over, 147 to win by six strokes over Panguitch senior Camden Englestead and Miles Hinkle.
Barnes labored through a round of 78 on Wednesday, but was always firmly in control after his career round on Wednesday as he shot a 3-over, 69. It was his first competitive round in the 60s and matched his all-time low score.
âI played the same as I did the first day, but the second day, putter was not very good in the front nine,â said Barnes.
The sophomore had three double bogeys on the front nine, but changed his approach with his chipping on the back nine and finished with a 37 and a 41 first nine.
