MEMPHIS- The Millsaps Majors men's golf team shot four under par in the last five holes to capture second place at the Rhodes Invitational at Mirimichi. 

The Majors shot an even 300 as a team, 21 shots better than round one on Sunday. 

"After yesterday's performance, our guys left the course with a bit of a chip on their shoulders," coach Eddie Brescher said after the round.   "We came out today with a better attitude and a will to make some noise.  I am proud of the way our guys performed as a team today and the way they finished this event."

The Majors found themselves in fourth place with just five holes to play. Millsaps would catch fire in the home stretch going four under as a team to finish second, one shot better than Huntingdon. 

"The first half of the tournament, none of our guys were making a big push.  The guys were playing okay, but nothing special," Brescher said.  "We were still in fourth place for the tournament with five holes to go.  Then, our guys did what great teams do, and closed in style."

Leading that charge were Lewis Peters and Chris Patton. Each shot a 72, the individual low round for the tournament. Each golfer was awarded with an All-Tournament nomination for their stellar play. 

"Lew was two over standing on the last tee, the par five sixth.  He has been hitting the ball very good off the tee this week, which explains why he only had six iron in for his second shot," Brescher said. "We talked it over and we decided on six iron.  Right when he struck it, we knew it was good.  The ball ended up six feet from the hole, then Lew did what he does best and drained that putt to post even par for his teammates."

Peters finished second in the overall individual with an two round score of 153 (+9). 

Chris Patton shaved 11 strokes off his round one score to post his 72, his second round efforts moved him into a tie for fourth overall.