BERLIN, MD – Monmouth University Men's Golf posted a ninth place finish in a strong 22-team field this past weekend at the Battle at Rum Pointe in Maryland. The Hawks were led by freshman Colin McCullagh, who posted a pair of 74's to finish in 17^th place.
 
Monmouth's second round 300 as a team is the team's best of the spring. McCullagh placed 17^th with two 74's, while Travis Dix was just one shot back of him each day with 75-75. Colt Ingram posted MU's best score of the tournament with a 73 on Sunday, while Brendan Smith and Erik Stevens rounded out the MU lineup.
 
NOTES AND QUOTES

"It was a good tournament for us and I am very happy to see our improvement for the second tournament in a row. It was very encouraging to have our younger guys play so well in such cold, windy conditions. I could not be happier with our team and their toughness. Looking forward to practice this week and getting ready for Rolling Green in Philadelphia." – Head Coach Bill Britton
 
-Colin McCullagh led the Monmouth card for the third time this season and second time this spring.
-Travis Dix continued his strong spring, averaging 76 across the last two tournaments.
-Colt Ingram's final round 73 was MU's best of the weekend.
-Monmouth finished ninth in a 22-team field, ahead of five MAAC competitors.
 
UP NEXT
-Monmouth competes next Sunday and Monday, April 3-4, at the Columbia Spring Invite at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, PA.