PHOENIX --- The Roanoke College Men's Golf Team began its spring season at the Shootout in Arizona, hosted by Lewis University (NCAA Div. II) this week at Aquila Golf Club. The Maroons finished eighth in a tough field which included several NCAA Div. II teams.

Adam Skaff, a senior captain who was named Cleveland Golf Scholar All-American last year, led the Maroons with a two-round scorecard of 151, tied for 12^th overall. The 2011 All-ODAC selection shot a 75 in the second round, one stroke better than his day one score.

Rob Pepi placed 24^th with a final score of 154, just three strokes behind Skaff. He shot a 78 on the first day, but improved in the following round, firing a 76. Fellow senior captain Brandon Ketron, who joined Skaff on the Cleveland Golf Scholar All-America team last year, started off well as he shot a 76 which tied his teammate for a team-high. The 2011 All-ODAC selection finished with a 79 in the final day to total a scorecard of 155, which tied for 26^th.

Cameron McLaughlin shot an 81 and an 83 in both days to compile a score of 164. Patrick Guzi finished with a two-round score of 174. Will Reitan fired a 78 to help the Maroons to a strong finish in the first round of competition. He finished the tournament with a 168.

The men return to action on Mar. 15-18 as they compete in the Jekyll Island Invitational, hosted by Oglethorpe. They will play at Pine Lakes Golf Club.