Army West Point Athletics
Army West Point
The Wofford Invitational
Army Finishes Wofford Invite In Fourth Place
April 10, 2018 | Men's Golf
Final Results
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Army West Point golf team placed fourth at the Wofford Invitational here Tuesday afternoon.
The Black Knights carded scores of 282-283-301—866 (+2) to close out the two-day tournament. ETSU jumped from third place on Day 1 to first place after posting a field-low 276 during the final round. The Bucs posted scores of 288-279-276—843 to shoot an impressive 21-under par and take home the title.
Host Wofford and Austin Peay State finished just ahead of Army in second and third, respectively. Wofford notched marks of 286-276-294—856 (-8), while Austin Peay State recorded scores of 286-284-288—858 (-6).
TOURNAMENT NOTES
- Dean Sakata finished as Army's best golfer and placed tied for third after carding 66-66-77—209 (-7) during the tournament.
- Nick Turner followed closely with scores of 72-68-71—211 (-5) for the fifth spot.
- Justin Williamson ended his final round tied for 24th. Overall the sophomore finished 4-over par with marks of 71-72-77—220.
- Rookie James McKee and Joseph Gerardi closed out the Army competitors in 43rd and 54th place, respectively. McKee compiled scores of 73-77-76—226 (+10), while Gerardi earned 77-80-79—236 (+2) throughout the two-day tournament.
- A highlight on the day was McKee hitting one of three eagles.
Team Scores
1. ETSU 288-279-276—843 (-21)
2. Wofford 286-276-294—856 (-8)
3. Austin Peay State 286-284-288—858 (-6)
4. Army 282-283-301—866 (+2)
T5. Charleston Southern 297-280-294—871 (+7)
T5. Appalachian State 297-276-298—871 (+7)
7. Longwood 292-288-292—872 (+8)
8. Francis Marion 282-297-295—874 (+10)
9. Presbyterian 303-292-305—900 (+36)
Individual Leaders
1. Geuntae Kim, ETSU 71-68-66—205 (-11)
2. Chase Korte, Austin Peay State 70-70-67—207 (-9)
T3. Dean Sakata, Army 66-66-77—209 (-7)
T3. Trevor Hulbert, ETSU 70-69-70—209 (-7)
5. Nick Turner, Army 71-67-74—212 (-4)
Army Scores
T3. Dean Sakata 66-66-77—209 (-7)
5. Nick Turner 71-67-74—212 (-4)
T24. Justin Williamson 71-72-77—220 (+4)
T43. James McKee 73-77-76—226 (+10)
54. Joseph Gerardi 77-80-79—236 (+20)
UP NEXT: The Black Knights are off until they head to Hamilton, N.Y., on April 21-22 for the Colgate Spring Individual.
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