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Gopher Invitational
Minnesota Finishes Fourth at Gopher Invite
9/8/2014 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
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The University of Minnesota men's golf team finished fourth at its Gopher Invitational to open the 2014-15 season. The Gophers turned in a 10-over-par 294 in Monday's final round to finish at 31 over.
Jose Mendez continued his steady play at Windsong Farm Golf Club, carding an even-par 71 in the final round. He finished tied for fifth at 2 over. Mendez and runner-up Gavin Green (New Mexico) played early off the 10th tee before departing for the World Team Amateur Championship in Japan.
Tyler Lowenstein played a strong final round to tie for ninth. His 71 on Monday kept him at 5 over for the tournament. Jon DuToit (+10) also notched a top-25 finish, coming in 22nd. Matt Rachey scored his lowest round of the tournament, a 74, to round out Monday's scoring.
Riley Johnson, playing as an individual, turned in a Minnesota-low 70 on Monday. He and Rúnar Arnorsson, also playing as an individual, tied for 37th (+15).
Baylor (+10) entered the last round with a 10-shot lead and won the tournament by 16 strokes over second-place California. Victor Wiggins (-5) of Charlotte held his Day 1 lead to capture medalist honors by four strokes over Green.
Gopher Scores
4. TEAM 294-295-294--883 (+31)
T5. Jose Mendez 72-72-71--215 (+2)
T9. Tyler Lowenstein 73-74-71--218 (+5)
22. Jon DuToit 73-72-78--223 (+10)
T49. Matt Rachey 76-83-74--233 (+20)
58. Grady Meyer 80-77-78--235 (+22)
Gophers Playing as Individuals
T37. Rúnar Arnorsson 74-76-78--228 (+15)
T37. Riley Johnson 79-79-70--228 (+15)
T43. William Leaf 79-75-79--233 (+20)
T67. Daniel Luftspring 82-81-78--241 (+28)
71. Charlie Duensing 87-80-79--246 (+33)
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