URI Finishes 9th at Monterrey Collegiate
The URI Rams wrapped up their fall season with a ninth place finish at the Monterrey Collegiate in Mexico this week.
Rhode Island was doomed by a 30-over par second round and went on to finish at 39 over par for the tournament.
“It was an interesting tournament both on and off the golf course. We are grateful for the opportunity the great people of Monterrey provided and the first-class event run by George Washington University,” said Head Coach Gregg Burke.
The event was won by the host school, George Washington, at one-over par for the week.
Leading Rhody
The Rams were led by freshman Jack Quinn, who earned another top 20 finish with a score of four-over par for the week.
He finished T17 overall.
Captain Josiah tong fired a three-under final round to finish at seven-over for the tournament and in a tie for 25th.
Tong moved 19 spots up the leaderboard in the final round.
“I was very proud of Jack and Josiah today. Josiah played some outstanding golf in making six birdies and Jack battled back from some difficult circumstances and went three red on the back nine,” said Burke.
Tony Liu finished in a tie for 31st at 10-over for the week, while Owen Rooney and Seb Carlsson finished T52 and 58th respectively.
Playing as an individual, Bennett Masterson finished in a tie for 49th.