By: Hunter McKay
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. — The Kennesaw State men's golf team finished second Tuesday at the J.T. Poston Invitational, held at the Waynesville Inn and Golf Club.
The Owls posted a final-round score of 7-under-par 273 to finish at 12-under 828 for the tournament. The 7-under round marked an 18-hole program record, while the 12-under total set a 54-hole program record on a par-70 course.
"Our guys battled every round and kept climbing the leaderboard, even though we came up just short of closing out the win this time," head coach Bryant Odom said. "Having four players finish inside the top 25 and holding the lead both individually and as a team today shows the kind of golf we're capable of. I'm proud of the trust and belief that is growing within this group, and I'm excited about where this fall season is headed."
Shaun Cook carded a 1-under 69 in the final round, highlighted by a hole-in-one, three birdies and 11 pars. He finished third with a 6-under 204 which tied the lowest 54-hole score on a par-70 course in program history.
Hunter Gillard birdied four of his final 10 holes to shoot a 3-under 67. He finished tied for seventh at 4-under 206.
Sophomore Luca Gallingani turned in KSU's lowest round of the tournament with a 4-under 66 on Tuesday. He made 12 pars, four birdies and an eagle to finish tied for 18th at even-par 210.
Kyle Bachkosky birdied two of his final six holes to shoot a 1-over 71, tying for 22nd at 1-over 211.
Walker Gantt shot a 4-over 74 in the final round and tied for 48th at 7-over 217.
Competing as an individual, Reed Sweigart posted a 1-over 71 and tied for 75th at 13-over 223.
Up Next
The Owls return to action Oct. 6–7 at the Cullan Brown Intercollegiate in Lexington, Kentucky.
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