Men’s Golf Opens Spring Season With Strong Performance

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons are making their presence felt at The Savannah Intercollegiate, despite only completing one of two scheduled rounds on Saturday, February 21st. The tournament, held at The Club at Savannah Harbor, features a competitive field of 18 teams and 108 individual golfers.

Strong Start for the Mastodons

As a team, Purdue Fort Wayne currently stands at +8, positioning them just behind Queens (+5) and Creighton (+6). Notably, Creighton completed both rounds of play, while both the Mastodons and Queens are slated to finish their second round on Sunday before moving on to round three.

Individual Performances Shine

Justin Hicks is leading the charge for Purdue Fort Wayne, currently sitting in second place overall with a score of -3. He carded a three-under 69 in the first round, bolstered by three birdies, and is currently even through 17 holes of the second round. Brock Reschly also completed both rounds, finishing with a total of 145 (71-74) and recording five birdies throughout his performance.

Did You Know? The Savannah Intercollegiate tournament includes teams from 16 different universities, including Fairfield, Villanova, and Youngstown State.

Nick Holder is poised to quickly finish his second round, needing to complete just the second hole. He opened with a 77 and is currently at +1 in round two. Julian Dugan and AJ Agnew both finished both rounds, posting scores of 151 and 153 respectively.

Looking Ahead to Sunday

Several Mastodons will be focused on completing their second rounds on Sunday morning. Cody Coleman, playing as an individual, shot a 71 in the first round and is currently even par in the second, with several holes remaining. Nick Bellush, also competing as an individual, finished both rounds with a total of 151 (75-76). Play is scheduled to resume at 8 a.m.

Expert Insight: The fact that several Mastodons are still completing their second rounds highlights the challenges of tournament play, where weather or other unforeseen circumstances can disrupt the schedule and require players to maintain focus over multiple days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purdue Fort Wayne’s team score?

As of the end of play on Saturday, February 21st, Purdue Fort Wayne’s team score is +8.

Who is leading the Mastodons in the tournament?

Justin Hicks is currently leading the Mastodons, sitting in second place overall with a score of -3.

When will play resume at The Savannah Intercollegiate?

Play will resume on Sunday at 8 a.m.

What impact will completing the second round have on the Mastodons’ overall performance in the tournament?