UT Opens Spring Slate at Titan Invite
Gray Barnes led the way for Tampa.
MELBOURNE, Fla. – The University of Tampa men's golf team opened its spring season at the three-round Titan Winter Invitational, finishing 11th in the event hosted by Eastern Florida State College.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 11th, 933 strokes, +69 (316-310-307)
Team Champion: Eastern Florida State, 882, +1
Location: Suntree Country Club | Melbourne, Fla.
Total Rounds: 3
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TOP SPARTAN PERFORMERS:
• Gray Barnes | 45th overall, 234
• Eddie Doyle | 45th overall, 234
• Danny Syring | 52nd overall, 235
• Justin Elwell | 56th overall, 238
• Jacques Celestino | 60th overall, 239
OTHER NOTABLES:
• Tampa did not register any individuals as the five-man lineup were the lone UT competitors.
• Doyle fired a 71 in the third-round to record the top overall round for the Spartans.
• For the first time of the 2016-17 season, Barnes and Doyle were the top finishers for the Spartans.
• The medalist was Eastern Florida State's Mathieu Echlard. He finished at 212 (-4).
• A total of 15 teams competed as 14 counted in the standings. SSC opponent Barry entered as an exhibition contest.
• In addition to UT and Barry, fellow SSC opponent Florida Tech (3) also competed.
UP NEXT:
The Spartans return to the links on March 3-5 at the Webber Invitational. The tournament will be played at Greenleaf Golf Course in Haines City, Fla.
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