NSU, UCO tie for second at Emerald Falls
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – The Northeastern State men’s golf team finished second after Tuesday’s final round at the 2013 NSU Classic, which was held at the par-72, 6,943-yard Emerald Falls Golf Club.
The RiverHawks fired the second-lowest round of the day of 302 to finish at 40-over-par 904. Central Missouri carded the lowest round of the tournament in the final round at 295 to win the event by seven strokes at 33-over 897. This marks the second time the Mules claimed the championship (2009).
Central Oklahoma placed third at 913 after shooting 305 in the final round. Southeastern Oklahoma State also shot 305 to finish fourth at 916. Arkansas Tech shot 315 to slip to fifth at 918.
Michael Hearne of Southern Nazarene took home the singles title after finishing at 2-over 218. He shot a 1-under 71 in the final round.
NSU freshman Tate Williamson finished on the all-tournament team after tying for fifth. He shot 75 in the final round to finish at 7-over 223. Fellow freshman Marc Johnson carded a 76 Tuesday to finish one stroke behind Williamson in a tie for eighth.
Sophomore Brent Williamson shot 77 in the final round to finish at 12-over 228 and tied for 18th. Junior Josh Strimple fired a tournament-low 74 Tuesday to land in a tie for 20th at 13-over 229, and sophomore Michael Varner tied for 73rd at 248.
Junior Jonas Granel was playing as an individual and earned a T-10. He was the low individual after shooting 9-over 225. Junior Brad Hager posted a 13-over 229 and tied for 20th, while senior Jordan Perceful was tied for 35th at 17-over 233.
Northeastern State will return to action Oct. 7-8 in Warrensburg, Mo., at the UCM Heart of America Invitational. The tournament will be held on the UCM Golf Club.
2013 NSU MEN’S GOLF CLASSIC – Final Results
September 24, 2013 at Broken Arrow, Okla.
(par-72, 6,943-yard Emerald Falls Golf Club)
Team Results
1. Central Missouri 302-300-295=897 (+33)
2. Northeastern State 296-306-302=904 (+40)
3. Central Oklahoma 312-296-305=913 (+49)
4. Southeastern Oklahoma State 303-308-305=916 (+52)
5. Arkansas Tech 304-299-315=918 (+54)
6. Lindenwood 309-302-308=919 (+55)
7. Henderson State 309-306-310=925 (+61)
8. Harding 303-311-314=928 (+64)
9. Southwestern Oklahoma State 304-306-320=930 (+66)
10. Fort Hays State 315-314-308=937 (+73)
11. Washburn 313-316-310=939 (+75)
T12. East Central 318-313-311=942 (+78)
Southern Nazarene 323-317-302=942 (+78)
14. Southwest Baptist 325-316-319=960 (+96)
15. Ouachita Baptist 321-321-321=963 (+99)
16. Pittsburg State 327-329-318=974 (+110)
Top-5 Individuals
1. Michael Hearne (Southern Nazarene) 72-75-71=218 (+2)
T2. Trey Herman (Fort Hays State) 74-72-76=222 (+6)
Greg MacAulay (Lindenwood) 76-73-73=222 (+6)
Alex Williamson (Harding) 72-77-73=222 (+6)
T5. Tate Williamson (Northeastern State) 72-76-75=223 (+7)
Cy Moritz (Central Missouri) 72-76-75=223 (+7)
Sam Migdal (Central Missouri) 76-74-73=223 (+7)
NSU Individuals
T5. Tate Williamson 72-76-75=223 (+7)
T8. Marc Johnson 71-77-76=224 (+8)
T10. *Jonas Granel 74-76-75=225 (+9)
T18. Brent Williamson 76-75-77=228 (+12)
T20. *Brad Hager 77-76-76=229 (+13)
T20. Josh Strimple 77-78-74=229 (+13)
T35. *Jordan Perceful 77-80-76=233 (+17)
T73. Michael Varner 88-80-80=248 (+32)
* Playing as an individual
