URI Finishes 2nd at Wildcat Fall Invitational

The University of Rhode Island Golf team recorded a second place finish this week at the Villanova Wildcat Fall Invitational at Radnor Valley Country Club in Pennsylvania. 

Rhode Island turned in the second-best team score of the day (283) finishing three shots behind first-place Drexel in the final round of play.

PHOTO: URI Athletics

Overall, the Rams were 12-over through three rounds, finishing with a team score of 852 (282-287-283).

Leading URI 

The Rams were led by redshirt senior Brandon Gillis, who finished in second place with a score of 5-under par (205). All three of his rounds were in the 60s. 

He was the only player among the field of 70 competitors to card three sub-70 rounds.

Junior Bryson Richards tied for third overall at 2-under. 

His three-round score of 208 (68-69-71) included the tournament’s most pars made (42) and best par-4 scoring (-4).

Next Up 

The Rams are back in action at the UConn Invitational at GreatHorse, Oct. 3-5. 

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