By: Hunter McKay
Final Results
SAPPHIRE, N.C. – Lucas Mota and
Brock Healy led the Kennesaw State men's golf team to a fourth-place finish at the J.T. Poston Invitational. The tournament concluded at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley on Tuesday.
"I can't say enough about the great fight these guys had on the back nine today," head coach
Bryant Odom said. "Conditions were blustery with tough hole locations and we had a rough patch on the front nine but steadied ourselves and made a charge down the stretch while others were folding up. The disciplined game plan into the greens paid off and we were rewarded. Lucas and Brock played spectacular golf on the back and almost got their hands on the trophy. I know this team will get into contention soon and will believe in their ability to finish it off."
The Owls posted a 2-under par 282 to finish at 7-under par 845 for the tournament. The round of 282 tied Mercer and Middle Tennessee State for the lowest team score of the day. South Carolina won the tournament at 19-under par 833.
Mota and Healy tied for fourth at 7-under par 206 for the three-day event. Healy carded a 4-under 67 while Mota added a 3-under 68 in the final round. They combined to make seven birdies and an eagle on their final nine holes. Mota finished the tournament with 17 birdies which tied for the lead amongst players in the field.
Takafumi Shimoji closed with a 2-over par 73 and finished tied for 35
th at 3-over par 216. The junior made 10 pars and three birdies during his final round.
Luke Phillips tied for 40
th at 4-over par 217 after a 3-over par 74 on Tuesday. The sophomore made 38 pars in the 54-hole tournament.
Joseph Byrne finished 84
th after a round of 79.
The Owls will host the Pinetree Intercollegiate on October 18-19 at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw, Ga.
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