Posted: Mar 21, 2017
The Basics
Tournament: Marlin Invitational
Course: Sleepy Hole GC
Location: Suffolk, VA
Par 72
The Lead: Andrew Butts finished fifth overall and Roanoke placed fourth as a team as the Maroons wrapped up the Marlin Invitational on Tuesday.
How it Happened
- Butts finished with a 74-79—153 to conclude the tournament in a fifth-place tie with Virginia Wesleyan's Seth Johnson. The pair finished 10 strokes behind individual medalist Carter Morgan of VWC.
- As a team, Roanoke improved by nine strokes from its day one total to finish with a 335-326—661. Host Virginia Wesleyan won the team title shooting 23 over par during the two days.
- Each of Roanoke's four other players improved on their day one totals on Tuesday. Nick Peters shot an 84-80—160 to finish 20th overall, while Nicklaus Norris carded a 92-81—173 to finish 23rd.
Up Next: Roanoke will return to action on March 27-28 at the Lynchburg Invitational.
