ALBANY, Ga. | The Columbus State University Men's Golf team finished tied for fifth at the Hurricane Invitational after the weather-shortened tournament concluded Tuesday at Doublegate Country Club. The event was hosted by Georgia Southwestern State University.
The tournament was reduced to 36 holes after weather delays impacted Monday's opening round. The Cougars completed 18 holes on the first day before returning Tuesday for the final round.
Columbus State finished the tournament at five-over par, opening with a 10-over round before firing a five-under score in the final round to climb the leaderboard.
Luke Friend led the Cougars individually, tying for 13th at one-under par. Friend closed the tournament with a four-under 68, the lowest final-round score in the CSU lineup.
Frederick Chappell finished tied for 18th at even par after carding a 73 (+1) in the final round, while
William Partner tied for 22nd at one-over following a one-under 71.
William Greene tied for 44th at five-over par after also posting a one-under 71 in the final round.
Will Coffman rounded out the Columbus State lineup, tying for 67th at nine-over after a 75 (+3) on Tuesday.
The Cougars' five-under final round marked a 15-stroke improvement from their opening-round score and secured the top-five finish.
INSIDE THE BOX:
T13 Luke Friend: -1 | Final Round: 68 (-4)
T18 Frederick Chappell: E | Final Round: 73 (+1)
T22 William Partner: +1 | Final Round: 71 (-1)
T44 William Greene: +5 | Final Round: 71 (-1)
T67 Will Coffman: +9 | Final Round: 75 (+3)
TEAM: T5 | +5 | +10, -5
UP NEXT:
The Cougars return to action Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 26-27) at the Golfweek Fripp Island Invite at Fripp Island Resort in Fripp Island, S.C. The tournament will be hosted by Golfweek.
