Spartan Golfers Open Season with Pair of Tournaments Hosted by UM-Morris

On day two, M State was third in the Cougar Invitational with a score of 327.  Bethany was once again the team champion with a 318 and Martin Luther College was runner-up with a 323.  UM-Morris came in fourth with a 335.

Adam Vatnsdal led the Spartans with a 76, placing 3rd overall and Charlie Fuder was tied for 4th overall with a 78.  Sam Hansen of Martin Luther College shot a 2-under par round of 70 to earn medalist honors, with Keaton Ginter of Bethany one shot behind with a 71.

Other Spartan scores included an 85 from Markus Nelson, an 88 from Riley Stromlund and a 92 from Brock Thompson.  Competing as individuals, Nathan Hillman turned in an 86 and Erik Bjorndahl had an 88.

"For our men, it was a rough first day and to have our first tournament on a difficult course like Ruttger's is a challenge," said Coach Retzlaff.  "But we bounced back nicely on day two.  Adam had great control of his golf ball, leading us with a 76 at Tianna.  Charlie shot 78 while not having any score worse than a bogey.  As the team continues to get more comfortable in the college environment, I'm confident we will see improvement across the board.  This is going to be a great group of young men to coach this year."

The Spartans will next compete at the Spartan Invitational on Friday, September 8 at Pebble Lake Golf Course in Fergus Falls.