Drexel Men’s Golf Secures Sixth Place at Monterrey Collegiate Classic
According to drexeldragons.com, the Drexel men’s golf team secured a sixth-place finish at the Monterrey Collegiate Classic on Tuesday, wrapping up the three-round event at 23-over-par at Club Campestre Monterrey Sierra-Silla. The Dragons posted a final-round score of 296 (+8) to hold their sixth-place standing in the 10-team field. George Washington claimed the team title at 1-over-par after surging up the leaderboard with an 11-under-par round of 277, while Loyola Maryland finished second at 4-over.
Nathan Crawford Leads Dragons With Top-20 Finish
Nathan Crawford paced the Drexel lineup by tying for 17th place at 4-over-par for the tournament. The freshman followed earlier rounds of 73 and 70 with a final-round 77. Crawford’s tournament performance was highlighted by a hole-in-one on the 157-yard par-3 fourth hole during Monday’s opening round.
Luca Kleinschmidt carded an even-par 72 on Tuesday to finish tied for 21st at 5-over-par. During the front nine, which he played in 3-under-par, Kleinschmidt notched an eagle on the par-4 fifth hole in addition to birdies on holes 4 and 14. John Stevenson also shot an even-par 72 in the final round, finishing tied for 27th overall at 8-over-par with birdies on holes 4 and 8. Caleb Walsh added a 3-over-par 75 to finish tied for 29th at 9-over-par, following an opening team-best 69.
Individual Competitors and Fall Schedule Conclusion
Competing as individuals, Nathan Guertler shot a 78 in the final round to finish tied for 42nd at 14-over-par. Matthew Normand carded an 80 on Tuesday to place 61st at 25-over-par.
The Big 5 Championship in Elverson, Pa., at the Stonewall Golf Club on Thursday, October 29, will mark the final event of the Dragons’ fall schedule.