The Missouri Western Men’s Golf team finished in a tie for third place at the rain-shortened Missouri Intercollegiate Championships at the Porto Cima Country Club. The tournament started Monday and was scheduled to run through Wednesday, but weather forced a cancellation of the last day. MWSU shot 601 through two rounds.

Missouri Western finished only behind William Woods University and Missouri Southern State who took first and second place respectively. William Woods ended the tournament with the top three golfers. Stan Gautier and David Houlding each finished with a (-6) for William Woods earning themselves the low score of the competition.

The Griffons had two individuals place in the top-10. Freshman Cory Knight finished on top for the Griffons with scores of 71 and 73, shooting an even par and tying him for fourth place. Senior Scott Sheldon finished seventh, shooting a 73 both rounds.

Missouri Western hopes to build off this weekend’s successful outing as they head to Jefferson City, Mo. as Lincoln University host their fall classic on Sunday, September 7 – Tuesday, September 9 starting at 8 a.m.

— MWSU Sports Information —