By: Hunter McKay
Final Results
HUMACAO, PUERTO RICO. – The Kennesaw State men's golf team finished third at the Palmas del Mar Collegiate after the final round of play at Palmas del Mar Golf Club Tuesday.
KSU posted a 4-under par round of 284 and finished at 19-under par 845 after 54 holes. The 19-under par 845 ranks tied for fifth in program history on a par-72 course. No. 8 Arkansas won the event at 27-under par 837.
"This was a very successful trip for us," head coach
Bryant Odom said. "We ran alongside the No. 8 team in the country for three days. We also picked up wins over multiple power five schools and teams ahead of us in the rankings. Claes contended for an individual title and we only counted one score over par for the week (73). Everyone is encouraged on our trend. We look forward to a productive and restful break before Auburn's event."
Claes Borregaard was the Owls top finisher in the event. The junior carded a 2-under par 70 to finish fourth at 10-under par 206. His 206 total score ranks tied for seventh in program history. He finished with 34 pars and 12 birdies in the 54-hole event.
Shaun Cook tied for fifth at 5-under par 211. He played his final six holes at 2-under par to record his second consecutive round of even-par 72.
Hugo Lari made an eagle and three birdies in route to a 2-under par 70. He finished at 1-under par 215 for the tournament.
Kyle Bachkosky closed with an even-par round of 72 Tuesday. He finished tied for 34
th at even-par 216.
Josh Todd finished tied for 44
th at 2-over par 218. He shot a 1-over par 73 on Tuesday.
Next Up
KSU heads to Auburn, Ala. for the Tiger Invitational on Mar. 11-12.
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