Southern Illinois University
Weibring Intercollegiate
Men's Golf concludes play at D.A.Weibring Intercollegiate
10/03/2010 | 12:00:00 | Men's Golf
Oct. 3, 2010
By Robin Thuringer
SIUSalukis.com
NORMAL, Ill. - The Southern Illinois men's golf team moved up five spots in the ranks, completing its fourth tournament in their fall schedule Sunday afternoon placing 13th at the D.A. Weibring Intercollegiate.
The Salukis had a 54 hole combined score of 942 leaving them 5 strokes out of the top-ten. The University of Illinois finished first with an overall score of 875, placing all their golfers in the top-25.
"We did not play well the first round but we came out today and played much better in the final two rounds," said head coach Leroy Newton. "We were able to move up a couple spots despite the windy conditions."
David Griffin finished on top for the Dawgs with a total score of 229. Jeffrey Miller carded 70's across the board finishing with a score of 230 leaving him one stroke behind Griffin.
George Tate, Jared Harp, and Richie Williams finished the tournament with scores of 238, 245, and 252, respectively.
"We are working on controlling the golf ball and on our short game, we are definitely improving and are ready for our next tournament," Newton said.
The Salukis are on the road again Oct. 11-12 when they travel to Paris, Tenn. to participate in the Skyhawk Fall Classic.
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