Posted: Mar 28, 2017
The Basics:
Tournament: Lynchburg College Invitational
Location: Poplar Grove - Poplar Grove
Yardage: Par 72 - 6948 Yards
The Lead: The Roanoke College Golf team placed eighth at the 2017 Lynchburg College Invitational that wrapped up Tuesday at Poplar Grove Golf Club in Amherst, Va.
How it Happened:
- Andrew Butts had the best individual performance for the Maroons placing in a tie for 10th overall after shooting a two day total of 68-84—152.
- Nicklaus Norris posted a 23rd place finish following a 78-79—157. Andrew Edwards was one stroke behind Norris with a 158 for the tournament. He shot 80 on day one and improved by two strokes on day two to post a 78.
- The Maroons carded a 315-323—638 for the tournament to finish eighth, just three shots behind Averett and The Apprentice School in sixth-place.
- Methodist's B Team claimed the team title with a 290-296—586, 31 strokes better than second-place York.
Up Next: Roanoke travels to Camp Legune, N.C. for the Intercollegiate Golf Championship on March 31 – April 2.
