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- Opened with 22 birdies; strong start included an ace by Trace Carter and five counters birdying the fourth hole.
- For the tournament, Harrison Sewell tied for the field low with 13 birdies; Thomas Horne had 12.
- First-year Erik Erlenkeuser fired a clean 67 Tuesday, carding three birdies and boosting the lineup.
- Coach Carter Collins praised the team's preparation, grit and execution and said a bright future awaits.
NOTRE DAME, Ind. –
Bolstered by three top-30 individual finishes, the Georgia Southern men’s golf team took fifth place in a loaded field at the Fighting Irish Classic, hosted by Notre Dame at Warren Golf Club.Harrison Sewell posted his third top-15 finish in as many tournaments this fall, finishing tied for 15th with a 211 (+1). Morgan Blythe finished tied for 25th and Thomas Horne tied for 29th in the event.
In Monday’s opening round, Sewell led the way with six birdies while Blythe had four as both players shot 69s (-1). Pierce Adamson posted an even-ar 70 to begin the day, as well. On the par-5 fourth hole, all five counters birdied the hole and Trace Cater posted an ace on the par-3 fourth hole, his first of the year. In all, the Eagles recorded 22 birdies in the opening round. In the second round, Horne carded an even-ar 70 with four birdies to lead the way.
On Tuesday, first-year golfer Erik Erlenkeuser fired a 67 with a clean sheet and three birdies while Sewell carded a 69 with four birdies.
For the tournament, the Eagles were second in the field on the par 3s and Sewell tied for the field low with 13 birdies. Horne tied for fifth with 12.
Words From Coach Carter Collins: “I’m really proud of the preparation, grit and execution this week. Warren Golf Club at Notre Dame was a tough test and the guys played well from beginning to end. This was an elite field and we will keep taking steps toward being our best. We are continuing to show where we belong. Bright future ahead, … Hail Southern!”
Fighting Irish Classic – Oct. 4-5
Warren Golf Course • Notre Dame, Ind.
Par 70 • 14 teams, 81 individuals
Team – 278-285-283=848 (+8), 5th
Harrison Sewell – 69-73-69=211 (+1), T15
Morgan Blythe – 69-72-72=213 (+3), T25
Thomas Horne – 70-70-75=215 (+5), T29
Erik Erlenkeuser – 77-72-67=216 (+6), T35
Pierce Adamson – 70-73-75=218 (+8), T43
Trace Carter* – 71-79-72=222 (+12), T57
*Played as an individual
Up Next: Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational; Alpharetta, GA; Oct. 16-18
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