ERIE, Colo. – Returning to the course for the first time this fall, the University of San Francisco men's golf team impressed in their season-opening tournament by finishing in second at the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational. Notably, USF tied Utah with a 36-under-828 team total, which marked the second-best team score by any program in the eleven years of the event.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS:
- Finding their rhythm early, three Dons finished in the final top-20. Placing in an eight-way tie for twelfth place, Alex Chin shot a 9-under-207 to lead the Dons. Right behind Chin, Soren Lind and Matthew Anderson tied for 20th by shooting 8-under-208.
- Just a few spots behind, Toby Briggs tied for 30th with a total of 5-under-211.
- Rounding out the group, Christoffer Palsson finished tied for 54th after shooting an even-216 across the three rounds.
- As a team, the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational marked the sixth consecutive tournament the Dons have finished in the top three, dating back to the Orange County Collegiate Classic (hosted by Cal State Fullerton) on Feb. 8 & 9.
CATCHING UP WITH COACH KENNEDY:
"This week was a solid start to the year. We got off to a slow start, but never let that bother us. Hats off to Boise State for playing incredible golf. Everyone contributed this week which was a good sign. We all have some areas to improve in, but we are confident that we will be ready for Reno."
UP NEXT:
USF will aim to keep their early momentum rolling when they travel to the Wolfpack Invitational (hosted by Nevada) in Reno, Nev. on October 11
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