TUNICA – The Millsaps Majors Men's Golf Team was terrific on Sunday afternoon as they competed in the final round of the SCAC Championships. The Majors put together their best round of the season, shooting a season low, 298 as they made a heavy run at teams in front of them, but eventually settled for seventh overall in the tournament after a tremendous 2011-12 season.
 
"Today's round is a testament to how mentally strong these young men are," said first year Head Coach Eddie Brescher. "For these guys to step up and perform so well and post their best team score of the year, shows me that no matter where they are in a tournament, they will never give up! I am extremely proud of our teams play today."
 
Sophomore Chris Patton shot a 74 on the day and finished with an overall scored of 227 to finish 12th overall and earn Second Team All-SCAC at the conclusion of the tournament. He shot rounds of 74, 77, and a final day 74. Individually Chris Patton was second in eagles (1 eagle), second in par 5 scoring (-6 on the week), tied eleventh in par 3 scoring (+3 on the week), and tied ninth in birdies (8 birdies on the week).
 
"I am very proud of our team captain Chris and the leadership he showed this week, as he has been fighting an illness all week long and felt very weak coming into this event," said Brescher on Patton. "Being a leader and captain on this team, he put his illness aside, stepped up, and played great all week."
 
Sophomore Drew Richardson turned in an incredible final round as he shot a career low 70 for 232 total and a 17th place finish.
 
"It was great to watch Drew play so good today," said Brescher. "It was nice to see him keep up the good play on the final stretch (which is a very difficult stretch of holes) and post the best score for our team this year."
 
Rounding out the team was freshman Garrett Barnes with a 76 with a total of 236 and a 24th place finish, freshman Lewis Peters with 80 and a total of 240 for a 29th place finish, and sophomore Thomas Baxter with a low round 78 and total of 246 for a 34th place finish.
 
As a team Millsaps was second in eagles (1 eagle), fifth in par 5 scoring (+4 on the week), and third in birdies (30 total birdies) for the entire weekend as they put together a great tournament from a team made a freshmen and sophomores.
 
"We are thrilled to end our 2011-12 season on such a good note," added Brescher as the season comes to an end. "These five players will be back next season and we look for many good scores from all five of these players."