Golf Takes Fourth in Hampden-Sydney Invitational

Golf Takes Fourth in Hampden-Sydney Invitational

FARMVILLE, VA – The Roanoke College golf team finished fourth in the Hampden-Sydney Invitational on Monday and Tuesday, played at the Manor Golf Course.

The Hampden-Sydney Invitational was comprised of nine teams, six of which were from the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.  Ferrum College was victorious, shooting +7 as a team, with a two day score of 583.  Ferrum's Scott Obenshain finished with a two-day total of 139 (-5).

Andrew Butts led the Maroons with an 11th place finish, shooting 153 (+9), including a one-over 73 on Tuesday.  Jack Prater took 18th with a two-day score of 159 (+15).  John Willard tied for 21st by shooting a 163, while Alex Taylor tied for 25th with a 165 outing.  Nick Norris rounded out the scoring for the Maroons with a 34th place finish, shooting 175.

The Maroons return to action on October 13-15 as the Maroons take part in the Virginia State Intercollegiate.  This tournament will take place at the Winchester Country Club in Winchester, VA.

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