September 6, 2011
By: Lisa Becka, Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach
First Round Results
Kiawah Island , SC — A revamped St. Andrews Presbyterian College men’s golf lineup turned in a scintillating 6 over par round of 294 on Monday to claim third place after the first round of the 17 team Kiawah Island Invitational at Cougar Point.
Leading the 85 player collegiate field on an incredibly humid afternoon were ten golfers who broke par, including St. Andrews standouts freshman Carl Rudhag (70) of Billdal Sweden and Junior Matt Latham (71) of Devon, England.
“I played awesome!” Rudhag said. “My drives were deep and accurate. I thought the course yielded a lot of birdie opportunities.” Team captain Matt Latham is enjoying the new recruits. “We played better because we have some strong new players and the atmosphere amongst the team members is very relaxed.”
The Knights lineup features five players from five different countries. SAPC scorers include: Severin Kolmeder (74) of Tegernbach, Germany; Andrew Primeau (79) of St. Catharines Ontario, Canada; and Paul Eastwood (82) of Belfast, Ireland. “The thought of a new season is exciting to me,” uttered Coach Lisa Becka in the start of her fifth season as head coach of the Men’s and Women’s golf teams at St. Andrews. “To be in the presence of these young guns is a sheer delight. I am optimistic about the possibilities of the season!”
USC Aiken’s Taylor Welborn and Georgia SouthWestern State University’s (GSW) JP Griffin fired 68 on the 6,875-yard par 72 layout. A pair of 69’s from Craig Gibson of GSW and Matt Foster of Belmont Abbey College. Rounding out the top five are Dermot McElhennon of Barton College, Howard Duff and Tyler Erickson of Armstrong Atlantic.
Temperatures soared into the upper 80’s with extreme humidity making hydration the key to survival.
Tee times begin at 7:30 A.M. tomorrow. Weather forecasts include high winds, high humidity, and severe thunderstorms with temperatures in the high 80’s. Parents, golf enthusiasts and spectators are welcome.
-GO KNIGHTS-
