Oilers Kickoff Spring Campaign | 5th at Bearcat Classic
Greenwood, S.C.- The University of Findlay men's golf team kicked off their spring season with a trip south to the Bearcat Golf Classic hosted by Lander University. The tournament, which consists of 54-holes, was suspended during round two due to darkness. Findlay finds themselves in fifth place as they completed nearly all 36-holes and will complete round two tomorrow before the final round begins.
The Oilers, who are currently ranked 23rd in the nation, are three-under par for the tournament. They shot an even-par 288 to open the day before coming in at three-under par in round two. They are eleven back of the top-ranked team in Division II, Anderson, who is 14-under par for the tournament.
Leading Findlay is Tanner Grzegorczyk. The senior, who is ranked twelfth individually in the nation according to Golfstat, finds himself in a tie for 14th after an opening round of 74 (+2). Grzegorczyk has one hole remaining in his second round but is currently four-under par and is sitting at two-under par for the tournament.
Sophomore Tyler Vallee and junior Justin Atkinson are both in a tie for 27th at even-par. Vallee recorded rounds of 73 (+1) and 71 (-1) while Atkinson carded rounds of 70 (-2) and 74 (+2). Junior Donnie Professori is in a tie for 40th after rounds of 71 (-1) and 75 (+3) to put him at two-over par. Rounding out the lineup for the Oilers is senior Caleb Westfall. Westfall is in a tie for 48th at three-over par after an opening 75 (+3) before improving with a second round 72 (E).
Competing as individuals in the event are senior Hunter Foltz and freshman Luke Metzger. Foltz had an impressive showing on day one. He is four-under par and in a tie for sixth after recording rounds of 72 (E) and 68 (-4). Metzger is in a tie for 59th at four-over par rounds of 72 (E) and 76 (+4).
The Oilers will be back tomorrow, March 7 for the completion of round two and round three.
Quote from Coach Dominic Guarnieri
Overall I am pleased with the first two rounds of the spring. We gave up a few strokes at the end of round one but all considered it was a positive day. Our ball striking was solid, just need a few more putts to drop. I saw a ton of positives out there and am pleased with where we are.