RC Golf Closes Out Shenandoah Invitational

RC Golf Closes Out Shenandoah Invitational

Course: Winchester Country Club
Yardage: Par 71, 6769 yards
Location: Front Royal, Va. 

The Lead: The Roanoke Golf improved by 20 strokes in final round action to finish in 13th place at the Shenandoah Invitational at the Winchester Country Club.

How it Happened

  • Roanoke shot 334 for as a team in Sunday's first round but responded by improving by 20 strokes on day two to post a 314 and a two-day total of 648.
  • Four of RC's five golfers improved on their day one scores individually, while Nick Peters shot a 78 each day for a total of 156 to finish 35th overall.
  • Andrew Edwards fired an 83-77—160, while Evan Shuck carded an 85-77—162 for the Maroons. David Allen posted an 88-82—170 and Bobby Spellane had a 91-85—176.
  • Hampden-Sydney won the team title with a 288-292—580, topping Mary Washington by eight strokes.
  • Allen Smith of H-SC won individual honors after shooting a three under for the tournament.

Up Next: Roanoke returns to action on Oct. 9 at the Ted Keller Memorial Tournament at Hanover Country Club.