UNCG’s incredible rally brings first title in three years at Georgetown Intercollegiate
BEALSVILLE, Md. ? UNC Greensboro rallied from an 11-shot deficit on the final day with a final round 290 to win the Georgetown Intercollegiate at The Members Club at Four Streams on Tuesday afternoon.
Entering Tuesday’s final round at the weather-shortened 36-hole tournament, the Spartans were 11 shots down to Washington State. But UNCG carded a final round 290 to rally for the victory. It was the first team win since the Sam Hall Invitational since October 2006.
Will Almand carded his second consecutive round of 72, while Ryan Heisey bounced back from a Monday score of 78 to shoot a career-best 69 to lead the Spartans. Justin Clement also carded a round of 72 on Tuesday to rally for a Top 20 finish.
Washington State’s Hank Fram held on for the individual title, shooting a 75 for a one-shot victory over Detroit’s David Byrne and UNCG’s Almand.
The Spartans will host the UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate beginning Saturday at Forest Oaks Country Club.
AGATE
TEAM SCORING: UNCG 586, Washington State 589, Richmond 591, Campbell 592, Miami (Ohio) 595, Detroit Mercy 597, Georgetown 602, DePaul 603, St. John’s 607, William & Mary 618, James Madison 620, Saint Joseph’s 620.
Individual Scores
Top 10: 1. Hank Frame (Washington State) 68-75=143; T-2. David Byrne (Detroit) 72-72=144; T-2. Will Almand (UNCG) 72-72=144; 4. Mitch Gray (Campbell) 75-70=145; T-5. Greg Doherty (DePaul) 72-74=146; T-5. Michael Drobink (Miami-Ohio) 75-71=146; T-5. Daniel Walker (Richmond) 70-76=146; T-5. Vaita Guillaume (Campbell) 73-73=146; T-9. Brandon Parker (William & Mary) 79-68-147; T-9. Brian Dorfman (Georgetown) 76-71=147; T-9. Scott Saal (William & Mary) 75-72=147; T-9. Matt Moot (Campbell) 75-72=147; T-9. Ryan Heisey (UNCG) 78-69=147; T-9. Trent Sanders (Washington State) 69-78=147.
Other UNCG Golfers: T-15. Colin Chapman 72-76=148; T-20. Justin Clement 78-72=150; T-28. Robert Hoadley 75-76=151.
Wofford Men’s Golf Claims Second at Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate
Three Terriers finish in top 15
SPARTANBURG, S.C. ? The Terrier men’s golf team finished second at the 2009 Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate, placing ahead of all other Southern Conference teams in the tournament.
Freshman Mark Joye led the Terriers, carding a four-under par 68 in the second round to finish at one-under par 215 for the weekend (73-68-74). Senior Garrett Medeiros was close behind, scoring an even par 216 (72-73-71) to finish 12th place overall.
Also in the top 15 for the Terriers was senior Mike McKenzie, who recorded scores of 73-70-74 to finish one-over par 217 and tied for 13th place individually. Sophomore Zach Capps scored a 224 (75-69-80) to finish tied for 36th, and freshman Charles Moore rounded out the Terrier five with a score of 231 (77-75-79).
The second-place team finish marks the third time in as many tournaments that the Terriers have finished second. Wofford finished ahead of Southern Conference foes Furman, Georgia Southern, Elon, Davidson and Samford.
The Terriers will compete again November 2-3 at the Hummingbird Intercollegiate in Cashiers, N.C.
Reeves, Bowden Help Furman To Third Place Finish At Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate
Savannah, Ga. -- Five Furman players shot par or better as the Paladins earned a third place finish on Tuesday afternoon at the Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate at the par-72 Savannah Quarters Country Club.
Senior Daniel Bowden (72-67-72=211) carded an even-par 72 on Tuesday to grab a share of second place at five-under par while Austin Reeves (77-76-71=224), a native of Greenville, S.C., led the Paladins during the final round with a one-under 71 to finish in 36th.
Sophomore Anthony Aloi (77-70-72=219) placed 19th after firing a 72 while Garland Ferrell (79-71-72=222) and Matt Broome (76-75-72=223) finished 27th and 32nd, respectively, on the strength of an even par final round.
East Carolina’s David Watkins (68-68-69=205) cruised to a six-stroke victory while also helping the Pirates (284-280-288=852) to the team title. Wofford, Furman (302-283-287=872) , Old Dominion and Georgia Southern rounded out the top five.
Furman returns to action at the Aldila Scenic City Invitational in Chattanooga, Tenn., October 26-27.
3 Furman 302 283 287 872
T2 Daniel Bowden 72 67 72 211
T19 Anthony Aloi 77 70 72 219
T27 Garland Ferrell 79 71 72 222
T32 Matthew Broome 76 75 72 223
T36 Austin Reeves 77 76 71 224
T36 Jack Ulrich* 73 76 75 224
* - playing as an individual
Zabroske Ties for Second as Eagles Take Fifth at Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate
East Carolina University takes the tournament title.
POOLER, GA ?Earning his third ?Top-5’ finish of the 2009 fall campaign, senior Ryan Zabroske jumped six spots on the individual leaderboard to finish runner-up alongside Furman’s Daniel Bowden at the 2009 Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate (October 20). Zabroske fired a 69 over the final 18 holes to complete a tournament total 211 at 5-under par at Savannah Quarters Country Club, a par 72, 7,016 yard Greg Norman designed course. For the tournament, the Georgia Southern golf team took fifth place with an aggregated 875 (+11).
“The tournament was a huge success; we had excellent weather and the course was in perfect shape,” said head coach Larry Mays. “Savannah Quarters did an excellent job hosting the tournament and we look forward to continuing our partnership with them in the future with this tournament.”
East Carolina University captured the tournament title and took individual medalist honors in David Watkins. The Pirates held onto first place carding a final round 288 for a team total 852 (-12). Watkins followed subsequent rounds of 4-under 68s with a final round 69. Watkins finished the tournament at 11-under 205, a six stroke advantage over runners-up Zabroske and Bowden.
Wofford finished second at 871, while Furman (872) and Old Dominion (873) followed within two strokes to take third and fourth place, respectively. Georgia Southern rounded out the ?Top-5’ at 875.
Following an opening day performance carding the low-round, senior Zabroske posted a 3-under 69 to complete the tournament. The Alpharetta, Ga., native wrapped up the tournament at 5-under par 211 with two sub-par rounds. The second-place finish marks his third ?Top-5’ finish of the fall campaign.
“The highlight of the tournament was definitely Ryan’s [Zabroske] runner-up finish. He played the last eight holes at 8-under to shoot a 69 today,” stated Mays. “He displayed a great performance here to complete a great fall campaign overall.”
Redshirt-freshman Florian Sander (Bregenz, Austria) shot 2-over on the day to take a share of 19th place at 219. Sander bookended a second round 72 with rounds of 73 and 74, respectively. Finishing tied for 27th, junior Joe Monte (Chantilly, Va.) displayed a consistent performance with three rounds of 74. Monte completed the tournament at 6-over 222.
Standing one stroke behind Monte, senior Spence Fulford carded a final round reminiscent of his second with a 2-over 74. Fulford, who hails from Rocky Mount, N.C., finished in a tie for 32nd at 223. Completing the Eagles’ starting five, Matt Deal (Statesboro, Ga.) posted a final round 78 to finish tied for 66th at 232.
Competing as an individual, junior Coleman Calhoun (Vidalia, Ga.) shot a 68 to complete a three-round total 228 to finish in 56th place.
“We posted some good rounds from Ryan and Florian, but overall, this was not the finish we were looking for to end the tournament,” stated Mays as the Eagles concluded their fall schedule with the Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate.
“Overall, our fall campaign was highlighted with a few special rounds from Spence, Ryan and Florian. Spence’s 63 at SpringHill suites was an impressive round to watch unfold and Ryan finished the fall at 8-under, which is the best finish a player has had during my tenure. Florian was also a pleasant addition to the lineup posting some solid finishes throughout the fall.
“As a team, we had some strong outings, but we know we have work to do,” stated Mays as the Eagles head into the off-season. “We use the fall schedule to guide us into spring competition and we know what needs to be worked on during the off-season to make us a championship caliber team. We have a very challenging spring schedule and with the commitment of the team and coaching staff, we will come out strong in February.”
The Eagles return to the course at the Gator Invitational, February 13-14, 2010.
Elon’s Bartholomew Places 5th at Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Phil Bartholomew shot a third-round 68 to finish in a tie for fifth place and pace the Elon Phoenix men's golf squad to an 11th-place leaderboard standing after the final round of the 2009 Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate.
Bartholomew (74-71-68--213) finished his 52 holes with 15 birdies, the second-most in the tournament. He also finished at -7 on par-five holes on his way to tying for fifth with Old Dominion's Sam Wall (72-68-73--213).
Scott Hockemeyer's three-round total of 223 (78-72-73) found him in a 32nd-place tie. Jayson Judy, who carded 39 pars, struggled in his final round and carded an 81. Overall, Judy placed in a tie for 36th (72-71-81--224).
Stephen Dressell concluded the tournament in a tie for 64th (78-76-77--231) while Alex Luxenburg finished tied for 66th (77-72-83--232).
The individual title went to East Carolina's David Watkins (68-68-69--205) who finished 11 under par.
ECU also took home the team title after rounds of 284-280-288 for a three-round score of 852. Wofford (293-280-298--871) placed second, 19 strokes back.
SoCon foes Furman (3rd; 302-283-287--872), Georgia Southern (5th; 297-287-291--875), Davidson (14th; 307-303-298--908) and Samford (15th; 300-300-311--911) also competed in the 15-team field.
The Phoenix returns to the links at the ODU/Seascape Invitational hosted by Old Dominion in Kitty Hawk, N.C. The tournament will be held on October 26-27.
Davidson Concludes Fall Golf Season
POOLER, Ga. - The Davidson golf team concluded its 2009 fall season against a strong field on Tuesday at the Mizuno Savannah Intercollegiate at Savannah Quarters Country Club. The 'Cats improved to 14th with a final round 298 to finish at 908 on the 7,016-yard, par 72, Greg Norman-designed course.
Junior Bobby Urso led Davidson with a 224, shooting a one-over par, 73 on the final day to place in a tie for 36th. Urso saw the biggest improvement on Monday with a team-low one-under par, 71 in the second round. Junior Jackson Taylor finished one-stroke behind at 225, matching his second-round 76 to place in a tie for 44th.
Freshman Walker Allen bounced back from a difficult second round to match his first-round 73, placing in a tie for 52nd at 227. Classmate John Skeadas (237) and junior Christopher Rollins (240) rounded-out Davidson's lineup.
The 'Cats posted a first-round score of 307 and improved to 303 in the second, before the final day's 298.
East Carolina won the team title (852), led by the top individual, David Watkins (205).
The Davidson golf team will return to action in 2010 with the Wexford Plantation Intercollegiate, hosted by Francis Marion in Hilton Head, S.C. on Feb. 22-23.
Final Standings
Fin. School Scores
1. East Carolina Univ., 852 -12
2. Wofford College, 871 +7
3. Furman University, 872 +8
4. Old Dominion Univ., 873 +9
5. Georgia Southern U., 875 +11
6. Georgia Coll & St. U, 877 +13
7. Kennesaw St. Univ., 882 +18
t8. Jacksonville Univ., 883 +19
t8.Florida Gulf Coast U, 883 +19
t8. Troy University, 883 +19
11. Elon University, 886 +22
12. Armstrong Atlantic, 891 +27
13. Winthrop University, 904 +40
14. Davidson College, 908 +44
15. Samford University, 911 +47