Palmowski, Rogers State win Hardscrabble Invitational
FORT SMITH, Ark. – No. 15 Rogers State men’s golf won the Hardscrabble Invitational in the final round on Tuesday. The Hillcats have now won back-to-back tournaments to start the spring season.
After three rounds at the Par 70, 6,783-yard Hardscrabble Country Club, RSU claimed the win with a card of 852 (+12), 35 strokes ahead of second place.
Luke Palmowski won the individual title after shooting 203 (-7) for the tournament, eight strokes ahead of second place. The senior sank a total of 14 birdies and an eagle, and shot the low round of the tournament with a 64 in the first round.
Gonzalo Chaves finished third after turning in a card of 215 (+5). Aidan Gavey finished one stroke behind in fourth with a 215 (+6). Ty Nicar finished in a tie for sixth with a 218 (+8). Daniel Robles rounded out the group in a tie for 16th after shooting 225 (+15).
Competing as an individual, Bradley Wright finished in a four-way tie for 47th with a card of 240 (+30).
The Hillcats will be back in action on Monday, March 14 as they return home to host the Hillcat Classic at Bailey Ranch Golf Club.