MADISON,- The Millsaps Men's Golf team finished up their tournament on Monday at the Deerfield Country Club. The Majors won the tournament for a second straight year, finishing first out of 12 teams.
This was a big second day for the Majors. The men's team broke a school record for first ever back to back victories in a non conference event.
"What a day!" Exclaims Head Coach Eddie Brescher. "I cannot be more proud of our guys for such a great victory. This is the second year in a row that we have won our tournament. No matter if it is at home or away, we are always proud of a win, but to do it in front of our home crowd is pretty sweet."
Sophomore Lewis Peters had a great day two. Peters finished the second day scoring 69, shooting 3 under from the previous day. He is the first Millsaps golfer to win a tournament since Russ Hawkins won SCAC in 1993. Peters also broke a tournament record for lowest single round and lowest thirty-six hole total.
"Peters has had a rough start to this semester," remarks Coach Brescher. "He came back from the summer struggling with his game, but has worked hard to get back on track. I saw Peters in practice leading up to the tournament and I had a good feeling about his game and so we put him in he line up and he shined for his team."
Freshman Ryan Henry wasn't far behind Peter finishing the tournament in a tie for second place with Centenary Colleges Zander Winston. Henry's scores were 69 and 73, giving him an impressive 142 total for the tournament.
"Henry had the same struggles as Peters early on in the fall semester" comments Coach Brescher. "But we knew he would come around, it was a matter of time. He is continuing his great play as he comes off a T4th and T2nd in his first two college events. This kid has a world of talent and we know he will continue to perform well for his teammates."
Peters and Henry are the first Millsaps golfers to break 70 on record.
Junior Chris Patton added a 76 on day two, placing him tied for 4th place.
Peters, Henry, and Patton made All-Tournament team. This is the first time three golfers made All-Tournament Team.
Junior Drew Richardson scored a 77 for both days giving him a score of 154, which places him in a tie for 9th.
"Patton and Richardson had another solid week for their teammates," says Coach Brescher. "These guys are some intense competitors and have earned a lot of respect from their teammates and their coach. "Even though they did not play their best, they still fought hard for their team and we are proud of their performances this week."
Millsaps has four golfers who placed in the top 10 of the tournament.
Junior Thomas Baxter finished up the team score with an 81 for both days, placing him in a tie for 27th place.
The Millsaps Team broke lowest 36 and 18 hole team scores in school history. Millsaps splits were 293 for the first day, 295 for the second day, totaling at 588 for the tournament.
"We have such a strong core group of guys here," comments Coach Brescher. "Everyone of our guys is constantly working hard at improving their games. In return, all of our guys are pushing each other to improve and get better everyday. And now it is showing as we have more and more guys playing great golf almost everytime they tee it up."
Millsaps was able to have a second team go to the tournament as well.
Freshman Cody Davis played well finishing in 16th place scoring 76 and 82 on the days, respectively. Senior Jake Sherrington tied for 21st place shooting 81 and 79. Freshman Carlitos Fernandez tied for 29th place shooting a 81 and 82. Sophomore Garrett Barnes tied for 41st place and shot 88 and 79. Junior Daniel Finan placed 57th in the tournament and scored 84 and 89.
The Majors have finished their fall season and will return in the spring of 2013.
