HARTSVILLE, S.C. – The Coker University men's golf team completed play on Tuesday (Oct. 1) at the Country Club of Petersburg, as the team finished in eighth place at The Griffin Invitational. Finishing with a combined team score of 897 (+33) through three rounds of play. Freshman Killian Ryan led the team, shooting a 217 (+2), which had him ranked 12th individually. His best round came on the back nine in round three, shooting a 34 (-2) with birdies on holes 11, 13, and 15. Coleman Bess tied for 15th and was just two strokes behind Ryan, finishing with a score of 219 (+4).
Haydon Norwood finished with a total score of 228 (+6). His best round came on the front nine in round one, shooting an even par (36). Dominik Rega shot a 235 (+19), finishing the invitational on a strong note shooting an even par on the back nine in round three. Nick Waller was behind Rega by one stroke, shooting a 236 (+20) and also hitting an even par on the back nine in his last round.
"I'm proud of the effort our team gave this week," said coach Jackson Bailey. "Killian Ryan had a great tournament and each player continued to improve after every round."
The Cobras will be back in action on October 7th when they will travel to Woodlake Golf Club in Tazewell, Tennessee for the State Farm Intercollegiate. Live stats can be found at www.cokercobras.com