Crusader golf wraps up fall semester with best tournament of the year
Posted by The Skyliner on October 28th, 2009Cory Guinn
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The North Greenville golf team returned to action on Oct. 19 to play in the last tournament of the fall at the Lincoln Memorial Fall Invitational in New Tazewell, Tenn. The Crusaders were hoping to build on a fifth place finish at the NCCAA national golf tournament.
The Crusaders played consistently through the entire tournament. North Greenville finished day one in second place and continued its strong play on the second day to come away with a tie for first place with tournament host Lincoln Memorial.
“It was definitely our best tournament to date,” head coach Jeff Pittillo said. “The guys were really consistent both days and it showed in the scores.”
On the first day of the tournament North Greenville shot a team total of 288 to finish the day in second place, just one stroke off of the lead. Brad Caldwell, senior sport management, and Brandon Coggins, senior elementary education, continued their strong individual play as they each posted a first round 71 to finish the day in fourth place in the individual standings. Andrew Beck, junior business administration, and Richard Smith, senior marketing, both finished the day tied for 14th after shooting 73 on the first day.
The Crusaders once again shot 288 in the second round and caught up with Lincoln Memorial to finish tied for first place in the overall team standings. Caldwell had another strong day, shooting a 71 and finishing fourth overall. He was named to the all-tournament team as a result of his strong showing throughout the tournament. Smith also shot a second round 71 while Beck and Coggins shot 72 and 74 respectively. The two-day total of 586 was one of the best scores the Crusader golf team has shot in several years.
The North Greenville golf team is set to take a break before returning to the links in the spring.
Tags: Fall 2009, Vol. 109 - Issue 7