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MGolf Emory Invitational Day 2 - Trophy Photo

Men's Golf McKenzie Williams - Sports Information Graduate Assistant

#7 Men's Golf Wins Discover Dekalb Emory Invitational on Final Birdie Putt; Mu Secures Individual Title

The #7 ranked Emory men's golf team won the Discover Dekalb Emory Invitational in dramatic fashion, winning on a birdie putt by Kevin Mu on 18 to beat #6 Sewanee by one stroke. The Eagles put up a tournament total of 873 (+9) over three rounds to win their home event.

#6 Sewanee and #1 Huntingdon rounded out the podium as they shot an 874 (+10) and 881 (+17) respectively to take second and third.

Mu was also the individual title winner, shooting a 208 (-8) over three rounds to win by six strokes. The junior had an incredible final round, shooting a 68 (-4) with eight birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey on the day.

Graduate student Pearse Lucas came in second behind his teammate, shooting a 214 (-2) for the tournament with seven birdies and five bogeys.

Behind him was senior Brian Hanson who came in 14th with a 224 (+8) for the tournament after shooting two birdies, three bogeys and a double bogey.

Dru Devata came in next, finishing in 22nd place after shooting 230 (+14) over the three rounds. The freshman shot two birdies, five bogeys and a pair of double bogeys to end the tournament.

Brady Lagendyk finished it off for the starting five, shooting a 234 (+18) for the tournament with five bogeys and a double bogey in his final round.

The second group of Eagles finished in sixth place with a 936 (+72) for the three-round total.

Dustin Miller led the group, shooting a 228 (+12) to land in 17th place.

A trio of Eagles tied for 42nd place as Zach Pelzar, Parker Shimp and Tim Richter all shot a 239 (+23) over 54 holes.

Jack Nicoletta came in one stroke behind them, shooting a 240 (+24) with nine bogeys and a pair of double bogeys in his final round.

Independent athlete Rafe Cochran came in 58th to round out the leaderboard for the Eagles, shooting a 245 (+29) at Cherokee Run this weekend.

The Eagles will head to Howie in the Hills, FL on May 12 to begin their quest for a national championship. 
 
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Players Mentioned

Brian Hanson

Brian Hanson

5' 11"
Senior
Zach Pelzar

Zach Pelzar

6' 4"
Sophomore
Dustin Miller

Dustin Miller

5' 10"
Junior
Parker Shimp

Parker Shimp

5' 10"
Senior
Rafe Cochran

Rafe Cochran

5' 11"
Sophomore
Brady Lagendyk

Brady Lagendyk

5' 11"
Junior
Kevin Mu

Kevin Mu

5' 7"
Junior
Tim Richter

Tim Richter

6' 3"
Sophomore
Pearse Lucas

Pearse Lucas

5' 9"
Graduate Student
Dru Devata

Dru Devata

5' 9"
Freshman
Jack  Nicoletta

Jack Nicoletta

6' 2"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Brian Hanson

Brian Hanson

5' 11"
Senior
Zach Pelzar

Zach Pelzar

6' 4"
Sophomore
Dustin Miller

Dustin Miller

5' 10"
Junior
Parker Shimp

Parker Shimp

5' 10"
Senior
Rafe Cochran

Rafe Cochran

5' 11"
Sophomore
Brady Lagendyk

Brady Lagendyk

5' 11"
Junior
Kevin Mu

Kevin Mu

5' 7"
Junior
Tim Richter

Tim Richter

6' 3"
Sophomore
Pearse Lucas

Pearse Lucas

5' 9"
Graduate Student
Dru Devata

Dru Devata

5' 9"
Freshman
Jack  Nicoletta

Jack Nicoletta

6' 2"
Freshman
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