The Owls teed off Friday morning in Greenville, South Carolina for their second tournament of the spring season.
The Furman Intercollegiate Golf Tournament was held at Furman University’s 7,000-yard, par-72 golf course located on the campus.
The tournament held a field of 18 teams with the majority coming from the Southern Conference. Of the 18 in the field, four schools found themselves placed in the NCAA’s top 100. The most notable of these teams was Virginia Tech, the 31st best in the nation.
The field opened with less than stellar conditions, which included mild winds, humidity, and cloudy skies. The Owls battled through the elements and closed out the match in sole possession of eighth place.
Junior Brandon Matthews started strong, but struggled at the 10th and 13th holes. He said he was satisfied in his own overall play Friday.
“I had a nice first stretch of holes on the start with some birdies and was able to even it back out at the end,” Matthews said.
Senior Matthew Teesdale also finished with the best score of the Owls at 1-under par.
– Matt Rego
