Marshall, Mich. - The Albion Men's Golf Team claimed first place in their opening tournament of the year. The team shot a combined +29 over the two day event, beating the second place team by seven strokes.
The team has been competing in this tournament for 30 years and this is the first victory they have had there.
Following day 1 of the tournament Albion was sitting in first place, and freshman
Cooper Bireta was leading the tournament with a 72, shooting even on the opening day. Following strong performances on day 2, the team was able to remain a top the leader board, while two Britons placed in the top five.
Bireta led the way for the Britons, tying for third, and shooting +4 over the course of the event and Freshman Erwin Clark was also a standout as he tied for fifth shooting +5.
"I'm incredibly proud of these boys for the grit and maturity they competed with. The Medalist is a course that tests you for the entire 18 holes, and our guys stayed focused through every challenge. The part I'm most proud of is how well we played as a team. We checked in with each other, we pushed each other, and we won this tournament together." said Head Coach
Jake Maas when asking him about how he felt his team performed in the opening tournament.
The Men's Golf Team returns to action Friday September 11th as they travel to Tecumseh Golf Course to compete in the Irish Spring Invitational.
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