JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. No. 1 Methodist University men's golf played its final round of the Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational on Sunday. After scoring a three-under 285, the Monarchs finished in a tie for fourth with a total score of 863 (-1).
JUST THE FACTS
Event: Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational
Course: Jekyll Island Golf Club/Pine Lakes (Par 72, 6,700 yds.)
Top teams: 1 – Huntingdon College (290-287-278–855; -9), 2 – Washington and Lee University (296-287-275–858; -6), 3 – Emory University (288-286-286–860; -4)
Top individuals: 1 – Jonathan McEwen, W&L (69-69-68–206; -10), 2 – Griffin Pohl, Illinois Wesleyan University (66-71-70–207; -9), 3 – Jack Burr, Huntingdon (72-71-65–208; -8)
ROUND THREE
- With another round of scoring one-under 71, Beau Brewer (70-71) ended up in a tie for 7th with a three-day total of 212 (-4). During his last time out on the course, the junior made a team-high six birdies.
- Haden Ruby (75-71) had the best third-round performance of all the Methodist golfers, as the senior posted a three-under 69. With five birdies on the day, Ruby climbed 12 spots and finished in a tie for 13th with a score of 215 (-1).
- Coming in a tie for 33rd, senior Chase Walts (74-73) played his best round of the event today. He shot even par 72, making his total score 219 (+3), with four birdies clearing his other marks.
- Aiden Spampinato (72-72) had a tough time on the last day, as the senior posted a four-over 76 in the third round. His 220 (+4) final score dropped him into a tie for 38th place.
- Senior Caleb Ryan (75-75) had a good third round with a one-over 73, making his final score 223 (+7). With only two bogeys and a birdie on his scorecard, Ryan moved up seven spots to finish in a tie for 56th.
UP NEXT
Methodist is off for the next couple of weeks before returning to action at the Fred Kravitz Invitational in Rochester, New York, from April 11–12.