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Saari Wins Individual Medalist Honors at Davidson College Invitational; Wildcats Finish Fourth
10/14/2008 4:53:04 PM | Men's Golf
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Senior Michael Saari used an even-par 72 on the final 18 holes Tuesday morning to jump into first place and pick up his first career win at the Davidson College Invitational. As a team, the Wildcats finished in fourth place overall at the tournament, which was held at River Run Country Club in Davidson.
Saari, who entered the final day of competition in a tie for second place, fired a 35 on the back nine to bring home individual medalist honors by one stroke over the runner-up competitor. Saari's combined score of 218 was good for two-over par, and gave the Lilburn, Ga. native his second-straight top-five finish this year.
“I'm happy for Michael,” Davidson head coach Tim Straub said. “To get his first collegiate win at our home course and in our home tournament is great for him.”
As a team, the 'Cats fired a final-round 302 for a total score of 899 to come in fourth place for the tournament, their third consecutive top-ten of the season, and fourth in a row dating back to last year. Freshman Jackson Taylor finished in a tie for seventh place with a three-round score of 225, matching the top finish of his career.
All five of the Wildcats who had their scores contribute to the overall team total finished in the top 40 players, including Adam Lewicki's tie for 17th place with his score of 227. Christopher Rollins (T-23/230) and Bobby Urso (38/240) also turned in strong performances for the 'Cats.
Sophomore Ryan Crum was the top finisher among those playing as individuals, shooting a 13-over 229 to come in a tie for 21st place. Rounding out Davidson contingent was David Fowler (T-30/233), Robert Mayo (43/251), and Andrew Goyzueta (44/255).
“For our guys to come out and perform as well as they did these past three days, I'm really proud of them,” said Straub. “They stuck in there on a very difficult golf course and played well.”
Northern Illinois and Army both finished the tournament with identical team scores of 894 to tie for the team title, with NIU jumping three spots from their fourth-place position entering the day. They were followed by Wofford, who came in two shots back in third place with a score of 896, three shots ahead of Davidson. Gardner-Webb closed the top five in fifth place, with Charleston Southern, Appalachian State, and Elon rounding out the eight-team field.
The Wildcats will look to build on their success this week when they head down to Wilmington, N.C. on Oct. 24-26 to take part in the Landfall Tradition Collegiate, hosted by UNC?Wilmington.
Saari, who entered the final day of competition in a tie for second place, fired a 35 on the back nine to bring home individual medalist honors by one stroke over the runner-up competitor. Saari's combined score of 218 was good for two-over par, and gave the Lilburn, Ga. native his second-straight top-five finish this year.
“I'm happy for Michael,” Davidson head coach Tim Straub said. “To get his first collegiate win at our home course and in our home tournament is great for him.”
As a team, the 'Cats fired a final-round 302 for a total score of 899 to come in fourth place for the tournament, their third consecutive top-ten of the season, and fourth in a row dating back to last year. Freshman Jackson Taylor finished in a tie for seventh place with a three-round score of 225, matching the top finish of his career.
All five of the Wildcats who had their scores contribute to the overall team total finished in the top 40 players, including Adam Lewicki's tie for 17th place with his score of 227. Christopher Rollins (T-23/230) and Bobby Urso (38/240) also turned in strong performances for the 'Cats.
Sophomore Ryan Crum was the top finisher among those playing as individuals, shooting a 13-over 229 to come in a tie for 21st place. Rounding out Davidson contingent was David Fowler (T-30/233), Robert Mayo (43/251), and Andrew Goyzueta (44/255).
“For our guys to come out and perform as well as they did these past three days, I'm really proud of them,” said Straub. “They stuck in there on a very difficult golf course and played well.”
Northern Illinois and Army both finished the tournament with identical team scores of 894 to tie for the team title, with NIU jumping three spots from their fourth-place position entering the day. They were followed by Wofford, who came in two shots back in third place with a score of 896, three shots ahead of Davidson. Gardner-Webb closed the top five in fifth place, with Charleston Southern, Appalachian State, and Elon rounding out the eight-team field.
The Wildcats will look to build on their success this week when they head down to Wilmington, N.C. on Oct. 24-26 to take part in the Landfall Tradition Collegiate, hosted by UNC?Wilmington.
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