The University of Akron Athletics
Men's Golf Finishes Third At MAC Championship
May 02 | Men's Golf
Nashport, Ohio - Posting the second best finish in the history of the program, The University of Akron men's golf team finished third Sunday at the 2010 Mid-American Conference Championship at the par-72, 7,243-yard Longaberger Golf Club.
Carding a combined 1,196 through four rounds, the Zips continued to improve each round carding a 306 and 302 during day one, a 295 for the third round and a 293 to conclude the event.
"I am very pleased with the way our team played this week," said
third year head coach Nick Goetze. "After a solid
fall season, we were getting frustrated with our struggles this
spring. However, we kept the faith with our training, knowing that
the results would come.
"Our boys earned every bit of this achievement. In team meetings
I've often explained how our statistical improvements are getting
us so close to being a consistent contender in the MAC and NCAA
postseason. This week's performance was certainly a validation of
how our small improvements are adding up to big time success."
Junior Lucas Murray finished first for UA and tied for ninth overall carding a 297. Posting a 76 and 78 after day one, Murray stepped up to card a 72 and 71 to finish his first MAC Championship. Sophomore Scott Landreth also was a solid part of the Zips success shooting a 298 (76-71-77-74) for a 12th place finish.
Senior Jacob Patte finished tied for 19th carding a 303 (74-78-75-76) while freshman Cameron Simmons followed close behind with a 304 (81-76-75-72). Junior Doug Underwood rounded out the Zips scorecard with a 308 (80-77-73-78).
Kent State took home both the team and individual titles carding a 2-under, 1,150 as a team while Golden Flash Brett Cairns posted a 3-under, 285.
