University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Finish 14th At PING/Golfweek Preview
10/4/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
The University of Minnesota men's golf team finished 14th at the PING/Golfweek Preview in Williamsburg, Va. The Golden Gophers shot a final round 292 for a 54-hole total of 34-over-par 874 and finished 40 shots behind tournament winner Florida.
Minnesota was led by senior All-American Bronson La'Cassie. La'Cassie carded a final round 73 and fell out of contention, but still recorded his second top-10 finish of the fall season with a tie for ninth at even-par 210. Billy Horschel of Florida won medalist honors at 7-under 203. Senior Niall Turner tied for 44th at 8-over 218 after a 75 today. Sophomore Andy Paulson fired the best round of the day for the Gophers with a 71 and tied with teammate Clayton Rask for 61st at 14-over 224. Freshman Ben Pisani carded his best round of the tournament with a 73 and tied for 72nd at 232.
Minnesota is back in action at The Prestige in Stanford, Calif., on Oct. 16-17.
PING/Golfweek Preview
Final Results
1. Florida 281-281-272=834 -6
2. Oklahoma State 282-280-276=838 -2
3. Texas A&M 280-283-276=839 -1
4. UNLV 283-280-284=847 +7
5. Georgia 279-289-280=848 +8
6. Arizona State 287-284-281=852 +12
T7. Lamar 285-288-282=855 +15
T7. Clemson 290-282-283=855 +15
T9. Georgia Tech 288-297-278=863 +23
T9. Kentucky 292-282-289=863 +23
11. Wake Forest 295-291-278=864 +24
T12. BYU 287-298-282=867 +27
T12. Washington 298-283-286=867 +27
14. Minnesota 290-292-292=874 +34
15. VCU 294-303-289=886 +46
Gopher Results
T9 Bronson LaCassie — 68-69-73=210 (E)
T44 Niall Turner — 71-72-75=218 (+8)
T61 Andy Paulson — 77-76-71=224 (+14)
T61 Clayton Rask — 74-75-75=224 (+14)
T72 Ben Pisani — 82-77-73=232 (+22)
