Delighted to hear about this story, courtesy of North Providence High golf coach James Isabella, who had enjoyed my column in Friday�s paper about golf being the most honest of sports.

Delighted to hear about this story, courtesy of North Providence High golf coach James Isabella, who had enjoyed my column in Friday�s paper about golf being the most honest of sports.

�I loved your article this morning and can�t agree with you more,� Isabella wrote in an e-mail.

�I just wanted to point out,� he continued, �that there was a more recent display of honesty and this time it came from a high school sophomore from La Salle during last year�s Rhode Island Interscholastic League State Tournament.

�Matthew Corio is one of the best high school golfers in Rhode Island.� During the state tournament last year, he had made a four on a hole and his playing partner had given him a three. �He had hit his ball into the woods and it took him two shots to reach the green. �His playing partner missed the extra shot he had played in the woods. �When play was finished, the scores were reported and posted.

�While looking at the posted score, Matthew noticed that his score was one shot better than he had played. �He reported the incident, which resulted in a DQ and an opportunity for a second place finish. �By reporting the incident he also cost himself a spot for first team all-state honors.

�He was only a sophomore at the time and already understood that he was not bigger than the game. �I have been coaching high school golf for 11 years and have never witnessed anything more honorable at the high school level in any sport.�

Corio�s integrity and his respect for the game are admirable.

And my thanks to coach Isabella for passing along the story.