NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The Appalachian State men's golf team finished sixth in the team standings at the spring season-opening Bash at the Beach, held at the par-71 Surf Golf and Beach Club course. The Mountaineers posted a two-day, three-round score of 884 (293-290-301), just four shots out of fourth place.
"It was nice to get out on the course again," App State head coach
Bo Redman said. "We definitely looked a little rusty. The golf course was fantastic and the weather was great. Getting everyone on the team a few tournament rounds this early in the season is a great way to start."
Division II golf power Newberry College took the team title with a team score of 853, finishing one stroke ahead of Charleston Southern.
Sophomore
Tripp Summerlin paced the Mountaineers in the individual standings, tying for 11th place at 4-over 217 (73-69-75). Junior
Alex Burris was right behind him at 218 (73-71-74), tied for 13th. Competing as an individual, freshman
Christian Bailey was App's other top-20 finisher, tying for 18th with a 7-over 220.
Two golfers shared medalist honors at 6-under for the tournament – Newberry College's Carlos Leandro and Charleston Southern's Jacques Wilson.
App State returns to the links when it hosts its second straight tournament, this time March 11-12 for the Cape Fear National Intercollegiate in Leland, N.C.
Bash at the Beach – Final Team Standings
- Newberry College – 282-285-286 – 853 (+1)
- Charleston Southern – 284-287-283 – 854 (+2)
- Longwood – 288-285-287 – 860 (+8)
- Tennessee Tech – 294-294-292 – 880 (+28)
- Delaware – 297-295-289 – 881 (+29)
- Appalachian State – 293-290-301 – 884 (+32)
- Valparaiso – 300-300-296 – 896 (+44)
- Walsh University – 323-319-310 – 952 (+100)
- St. Anselm College – 326-334-315 – 975 (+123)
