Memphis, Tenn. - The Millsaps Majors Men's Golf Team competed in their first tournament of the season at the Rhodes Invitational Sunday and Monday. The team finished ninth overall out of 20 teams and got key performances from many young golfers. 

On day one, the Majors shot 307 as a team which included a 72 performance from freshman Lewis Peters who finished the day tied for third overall. Sophomore Drew Richardson and freshman Duncan Barnes each added a 78 on the day while sophomores Chris Patton and Thomas Baxter shot a 79.  As the day ended, the Majors were in 11th as a team.

On day two, Patton, Richardson and Barnes finished one, two, three for Millsaps with scores of 74, 75 and 76. Peters shot a 77, finishing 15th overall in the tournament. Patton and Richardson tied for 34th while Barnes finished 47th. Barnes rounded things out in 70th.

Among SCAC teams, the Majors finished fourth overall behind Centre (2nd), Oglethorpe (5th) and Rhodes (6th). UT-Tyler ran away with the tournament, winning by 16 strokes.

The Majors return to action on October 9th as they take a three day trip to Destin, Florida to compete in the Indian Bayou Classic.