Eagles claim runner-up at Wynlakes Wynter Nationals

(MONTGOMERY, Ala.) - Meridian Community College golf team posted the second lowest score in the field for the second consecutive day to claim runner-up in the Wynlakes Wynter Nationals played in Montgomery, Ala.

The Eagles shot 295 on the final day to finish second in the 13 team field. "We played a lot better today," said MCC head coach Sean Covich.

"Proud of the guys, to come back post a better score and hold on to second was a solid way to start the spring."

Host Huntingdon College won the event with a 584, MCC came in second with a 598, LaGrange College came in thrid with a 609, Birmingham Southern College came in fourth with a 610 and the University of Montevallo rounded out the top five with a 619.

Leading the way for MCC was freshman Brandt Garon with rounds of 74-72 to finish tied for third and was named to the All Tournament Team. Freshman Clemens Dvorak placed in the top ten with a tie for seventh after rounds of 75-74. Freshman Adam Monsen also finished in the top ten with a ninth place finish shooting 76-74. Sophomores Garrett Westbrook and Cory Williamson each shot 154. Westbrook shot 78-76, Williamson had 79-75.

Chase Blaich defeated former MCC golfer, Clay Bounds now who plays for birmingham-Southern, in a play off for medalist.

Blaich and Bounds finished at +1 for the 36-hole event.

MCC 303-295=598 (2nd place)
B.Garon 146 (74-72) All Tournament Team
C.Dvorak 149 (75-74)
A.Monsen 150 (76-74)
G.Westbrook 154 (78-76)
C.Williams 154 (79-75)

Team results:
Huntingdon 584
MCC 598
LaGrange 609
Birmingham Southern 610
Univ of Montevallo 619
Faulkner Univ 623
Abraham Baldwin 647
Alabama State Univ 649
Andrew College 661
Faulkmer Univ JV 672
Millsaps 695
Sewanee 697
Martin Methodist 708