The Williamsville High School Boys Golf team captured the 2025 Sangamo Conference Championship on Monday, September 22 at The Rail in Springfield. The Bullets had an overall team score of 306 and were led by freshman Gavin Shoufler, who finished second overall with a score of 75. Senior Nolan Bryant finished third (76), Caden Yearley finished fourth (77), Max Fisher finished fifth (78), and Parker Johnson finished eighth (83) to earn medalist honors and give the Bullets five of the top eight finishers.

This was the Bullets third Sangamo Conference championship since 2021.

The Williamsville High School Boys Golf Team captured 1st place at the Bulldog Invite on Saturday, August 23, finishing with a team total of 301. The Bullets edged out Red Bud (305) and Delavan (326) to take home the title.

Max Fisher led the way as the tournament medalist with an even-par 72. Gavin Shoufler earned 3rd place with a 75, while both Caden Yearley and Nolan Bryant carded 77s, placing 7th and 8th respectively after scorecard playoffs.

Tryouts for the 2024 Williamsville High School Boys’ Golf Team will take place on on Monday, August 11 thru Wednesday, August 13 at 6:00 am at The Rail Golf Course. Students wishing to tryout for the team must attend two out of the three days of tryouts. To schedule your tee time in advance, please email Head Coach Ken Ratliff at ratliff@wcusd15.org.

All players must have a current physical within the last year and complete the athletic registration process online, or they WILL NOT be able to participate in tryouts. You can access the athletic registration document at the following link: 25-26 Athletic Registration Form

If a player received an UPDATED PHYSICAL over the summer, they must bring a copy on the first day of try-outs and send a copy to Denise Bryant at bryant@wcusd15.org.

If you have additional questions regarding tryouts, or anything regarding the Williamsville High School Boys' Golf team, please contact Head Coach Ken Ratliff at ratliff@wcusd15.org.

The Williamsville Community Unit School District #15 Athletic and Activity Department along with Williamsville High School is excited to announce Ken Ratliff as the new head boys golf coach for the Bullets. Coach Ratliff takes over the program from Seth Hale, who resigned earlier this Spring. He is looking to lead the boys’ golf program with a passion for the game and a strong commitment to developing both skilled golfers and young men of character.

Coach Ratliff is a 1989 graduate of Athens High School. Following graduation, he proudly served seven years in the United States Air Force. Currently, he works at Levi, Ray & Shoup in Springfield, Illinois.

Ken brings an extensive background in coaching and leadership through his involvement in a variety of youth sports over the years, including football, basketball, and baseball. His passion for golf inspired him to take charge of the golf league at Levi, Ray & Shoup, where he has successfully organized the league for over a decade. His experience in organizing and leading athletic programs will be a valuable asset to the continued growth and success of the Bullets Boys Golf Program.

“I’m excited to coach the Williamsville Boys Golf Team,” said Ratliff. “This role goes beyond teaching the game; it’s about mentoring young men, developing the program, and fostering teamwork. Above all, it’s about instilling a lifelong love for golf.” – Ken Ratliff

We are confident that Coach Ratliff’s dedication, leadership, and passion for the sport will strengthen the Tradition of Excellence that defines both Bullet Athletics and the Williamsville Boys Golf Program. We look forward to the continued growth of the program under his leadership and are excited to welcome him to the Bullet coaching staff.