FRIPP ISLAND, S.C. | The Columbus State University Men's Golf team closed out its fall schedule with a second-place finish at the Golfweek Fripp Island Invitational Tuesday (Oct. 27) at Fripp Island Resort.

The Cougars finished the 54-hole tournament at 11-under par with a total score of 853 after rounds of 275, 288 and 290. Columbus State entered the final round in second place and held its position to finish eight strokes behind tournament champion Florida Southern, which posted a 19-under 845.

Luke Friend led the Cougars individually, finishing third at six-under par. Friend opened with a two-under 70 before carding an even-par 72 in the second round and closed the tournament with a four-under 68 to finish at 210.

Will Greene also recorded a top-10 finish, placing sixth at two-under par with rounds of 67, 74 and 73 for a 214. Blake Goodroe tied for eighth at even par after rounds of 70, 71 and 75.

William Partner finished tied for 18th at three-over par with rounds of 68, 73 and 78, while Frederick Chappell tied for 28th at four-over after posting rounds of 74, 72 and 74.

Florida Southern's Palmer Haynes captured the individual title at nine-under par, finishing two strokes ahead of teammate Jack VanderSchuur. Friend finished three strokes off the lead.

INSIDE THE BOX:
3 Luke Friend: -6 | 70-72-68 | 210
6 Will Greene: -2 | 67-74-73 | 214
T8 Blake Goodroe: E | 70-71-75 | 216
T18 William Partner: +3 | 68-73-78 | 219
T28 Frederick Chappell: +4 | 74-72-74 | 220
TEAM: 2nd | -11 | 275-288-290 | 853

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The Fripp Island Invitational concludes the Cougars' fall season before returning to action in the spring.