The KSU Tuscarawas Men's Golf Team scratched out a fourth place finish in their own tournament on Friday afternoon at Oak Shadows Golf Club in New Philadelphia, OH. The Golden Eagles shot a team score of 338 which was four strokes from third place, but a little distance behind tournament champion Waynesburg College (320).
Finishing in second place by a single stroke was two-time defending invitational champ Geneva College (321) and third place went to Bethany College's 'A' team with a 334. Medalist honors went to Waynesburg's Alan Tarolli with a three under par final nine and round of 40/33/73.
The navy and gold were led by Cole Eltringham's score of 80. He made three pars on the outward nine to go along with a birdie on the 365-yard, par 4, third to card a 43, but came home in fine fashion going one under par on holes 10 thru 15 and finished with a par to notch a one over par 37.
Austen Gunn made seven pars in a round of 43/42/85, Connor Rippeth made five pars and a birdie shooting 44/42/86 and Drew Gallant made eight pars and scored a season low of 43/44/87.
Up next for the Golden Eagles is a trip to the Waynesburg College Invitational on September 30th at Nemacolin Golf Resort in Farmington, PA.
TEAM RESULTS – Waynesburg College 320, Geneva College 321, Bethany College 'A' 334, KSU Tusc 338, Penn State Shenango 343, Hiram College 'A' 344, Hiram College 'B' 346, Penn State DuBois 366, Bethany College 'B' 375.
Connor Rippeth misses a putt from just off the No. 9 green and earned a par on the hole.
(Photo by Rob Brindley)