By: Hunter McKay
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – Walker Gantt led the Kennesaw State men's golf team in the final round of the J.T. Poston Invitational on Tuesday at Waynesville Inn and Golf Club.
The Owls shot a 1-over-par 285 in the final round to finish tied for 11th at 8-under par 844. The 844 total ranks sixth in program history on a par-71 course.
Gantt was Kennesaw State's top finisher, tying for 25th at 3-under par 210. The sophomore closed with a 1-under par 70 after making a birdie and seven consecutive pars.
Luca Gallingani shot a 72 to tie for 36th at 2-under par 211. He finished his final nine holes with a 1-under par 34.
A.J. Salierno recorded his second consecutive under-par round of the tournament, shooting a 1-under par 70 to tie for 61st at 2-over par 215.
Competing as an individual, Alejandro Caraballo posted a 2-under-par 69 to tie for 12th at 7-under-par 213. His 7-under-par total ranks tied for fifth in program history on a par-71 course.
Next Up
The Owls will travel to Lexington, Kentucky, for the Cullan Brown Intercollegiate on Oct. 6-7.
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