Gusties Men’s Golf Finishes strong at UW-Eau Claire Invite, Prepare for MIAC Championship
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The Gustavus Adolphus College men’s golf team concluded competition at the UW-Eau Claire Invitational wiht a solid performance, highlighted by a season-best team round. The Gusties are now focused on the upcoming MIAC Championship, scheduled for September 27-29.
Invitational Recap
The Gusties finished 11th out of 17 teams at the UW-Eau Claire Invitational, improving their score each day of the competition. They carded a final round of 297, their lowest of the tournament. https://gustavus.edu/news/2024/09/22/mens-golf-competes-at-uw-eau-claire-invite/
Here’s a look at individual results for the Gusties:
* Carter Funk: Led the team with a +3 overall score, finishing 23rd.
* Blake Forrest: Tied for 55th overall with a +9.
* Sam LaFrenz: Finished tied for 86th with a +14.
“Today we played our best round of the tournament as a team,” said Head Golf Coach Scott Carlson. “We stayed patient throughout the round and made a lot of birdies coming down the stretch.”
Looking Ahead: MIAC Championship
The three-day MIAC Championship will take place from Saturday, September 27th, through Monday, September 29th. The championship will be held at Leech Lake Golf Course in Walker, Minnesota. https://miacathletics.com/sports/m-golf/championship
The MIAC (Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) is a highly competitive Division III athletic conference. Success at the MIAC Championship is crucial for earning a potential bid too the NCAA Division III Men’s Golf Championship.
Key Takeaways:
* The Gustavus men’s golf team achieved their best team round of the tournament at the UW-Eau Claire Invitational.
* Carter Funk led the Gusties,finishing 23rd overall.
* The team is now preparing for the MIAC Championship, starting September 27th.