Men's Golf 10/4/2022 9:15:00 PM

Men’s Golf Finishes Third; Thomas Places Ninth at Folds of Honor Challenge

Men's Golf 10/4/2022 9:15:00 PM

Men’s Golf Finishes Third; Thomas Places Ninth at Folds of Honor Challenge

ALLENDALE, Mich. - Sitting in fifth place after 36 holes on Monday, the USCB men's golf team moved into third place at the Folds of Honor Challenge, while senior golfer Jacob Thomas finished ninth on the individual leaderboard at The Meadows.

Day Two Highlights

As a team, USCB posted a 303 team score in the first round, and moving to the second round, it shaved off four strokes to post a 299. However, highlighting the two-day, three-round tournament was the third-round score of 8-over 292, which was the second-best team score of the day on Tuesday. Overall, the Sand Sharks moved up two spots from Monday to Tuesday to finish with a bronze medal at the event.

Jonas Demant had the best final day for the Sand Sharks, as the junior went even-par 71. He opened the day going 3-under from holes 14-10 (started on 14), but he posted a double bogey and a bogey to slot him back at even par. Overall, Demant went 16-over 229 (82-76-71) to place tied for 28th.

Christofer Hammar also moved up the individual standings, as he finished in a tie for 11. The rookie collected a 10-over 223 (76-75-72). In his final round, he went even-par 36 from holes 1-9, which featured a trio of birdies.

Despite not having the best round on Tuesday, Thomas had the best overall finish for USCB, as he collected yet another top-10 finish. He posted an 8-over 221 after shooting a 4-over 75 in the final round. Like Hammar, he also posted three birdies on the final day.

Fabian Fallenius had the third-best score on Tuesday for USCB at 3-over 74. The sophomore had an impressive first 10 holes, as he went 1-under during that stretch. Overall, he placed tied for 33rd at 19-over 232.

Sam Olsson Kjellin rounded out the scores and finishes for USCB, as he placed tied for 33rd with Fallenius.

Grand Valley State won the team title at an impressive 4-under 848 team score. Findlay earned runner-up status at 17-over 869.

Charles Delong of Grand Valley State held on to the top spot, as he shot a 7-under 206 in the three rounds. Nick Krueger of Grand Valley State won second-place honors at 4-under 209.

What's Next?

USCB will face off with former Sun Conference rival SCAD in a dual match on Oct. 9, as the Bees host the Sand Sharks at Savannah Harbor.

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