The Missouri Western men’s golf team finished in 6th place at the Lindenwood Invitational which was held at the Whitmoor Country Club in St. Charles, Mo.

The Griffons fired a two round total of 624 (309-315) which was six strokes back of 5th place Washburn, 618 (306-312). Host school Lindenwood won the event with a 606 (310-296) which was four strokes better than Central Missouri’s 610 (292-318).

Griffon sophomore James O’Brien paved the way for MWSU with a 7-over 151 (74-77) which put him in a tie for 11th. Weston Apple fired  a two day total of 154 (79-75) placing 17th while Tyler Gast finished in a tie for 26th with a 158 (76-82). Scott Sheldon and Derek Hawkins finished firing 162 (81-81) and 164 (80-84) respectively. Evan McCarthy who fired a 77 on day one did not compete on day two.

Cy Mortiz of Central Missouri was the medalist winning in a playoff over teammate Robby Hughey.

The Griffons will be in action next on October 15-16 when they host the MWSU Invitational at the St. Joseph Country Club. This will mark the final event of the fall for the Griffons.

— MWSU Sports Information —