Men's Golf Ties for Ninth Place at Blazers Invitational

Complete Results

CHICOPEE, Mass. - The Mitchell College men's golf team finished tied for ninth place at the Blazers Invitational on Wednesday afternoon, an event hosted by Elms College at Chicopee Country Club.

Anna Maria golfer Nate McNamara shot a one-over par 72 to earn top individual honors, while Westfield State earned a combined score of 319 to claim team honors. Westfield State's Derek Robichaud finished second overall with a round of 74, while Bobby Greggerson carded a 77 to claim third place.

Rhode Island College had all four of its scoring golfers place in the top 20 for the day to finish second overall with a team score of 329. Anna Maria and Franklin Pierce tallied scores of 331 to earn a share of third place. Springfield (334), Becker (336), MCLA (350), Elms (364) Emmanuel (367), Mitchell (367), Newbury (375) and Daniel Webster (383) rounded out the 12-team field.

Freshman Willard Visel led the Mariners on the day with a career-low round of 90, good enough for 36th place overall.  Junior John Pescheta was a shot behind at 91 and tied for 37th while sophomore Tad Maynard came in at 92 and tied for 39th. Sophomore Richard Palaia rounded out the scoring with a career-low 94 and finished 47th overall.

Mitchell will next compete at the ECAC Championships on Saturday and Sunday, October 3-4. Saturday is scheduled for a 10:30 a.m. start, while Sunday's golf will begin at 9:00 a.m.