Kent State University
Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate
Kent State Closes Out Hootie at Bulls Bay in 13th
3/28/2023 6:45:00 PM | Men's Golf
Awendaw, SC... The Kent State men's golf team battled on the final day of this year's Hootie at Bulls Bay Intercollegiate, gaining one spot during Tuesday's finale but ultimately finishing in 13th.
"Obviously it was a disappointing week," KSU head coach Jon Mills said. "We had high expectations coming into a course that our guys had seen that we felt suited our strengths but this week it just wasn't meant to be. We struggled with easy shots and we struggled on the greens, two things that will cost you big time in good scoring conditions."
Despite a bit of a slow week for the team as a whole, Chris Vandette, surged ahead through the final two rounds, carding a 69 on Monday and a 68 today to finish in a tie for 16th, seven strokes under par.
Vandette was joined in the top 40 by Cade Breitenstine and Jordan Gilkison, with the senior posting a team-low score of 67 to pick up 28 spots on Tuesday and close out his event in a tie for 37th.
"While we are disappointed with the week as a whole, I liked how Chris and Cade finished today and there are things here that we can build on moving forward," Mills said.
The Flashes will be back in action on Saturday, April 15th for the Boilermaker Invitational at Purdue.
Tournament Information
Location: Awendaw, SC
Course: Bulls Bay Golf Club
Dates: March 26-28
Par: 72 (7,349 yards)
Final Team Results
1. ETSU -40
2. New Mexico -33
3. NC State -32
4. Purdue -30
5. Missouri -26
T6. College of Charleston -19
T6. Kentucky -19
T8. South Carolina -17
T8. VCU -17
10. Furman -11
11. Wisconsin -7
12. Virginia Tech -7
13. Kent State -6
14. West Virginia -4
15. Eastern Kentucky +37
Final Individual Results
T16. Chris Vandette -7, 209 (72-69-68)
T37. Cade Breitenstine -2, 214 (72-75-67)
T40. Jordan Gilkison -1, 215 (73-70-72)
69. Ben MacLean +5, 221 (77-71-73)
79. Bryce Reed +14, 230 (76-76-78)
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