McLean Wins Mitchell Invite to Open Season
GROTON, Conn. -- The Mitchell College men's golf team opened the 2022 season by finishing third at the Mitchell Invite on Wednesday afternoon at Shennecossett Golf Course.
Albertus Magnus took home the team title with a score of 315, besting Emmanuel College (330), Mitchell (337), and Eastern Nazarene (353). Mitchell's Shamus McLean topped the field of 20 golfers with a one-under-par round of 70 to take medalist honors.
McLean's round was the second-lowest round in school history, and only the second time a Mitchell golfer has finished under par.
The Mariners also got a solid round from Jack Hayes, who finished in a four way tie for seventh place at 84. Jaxson Hinshaw, who was making his colliegate debut, carded a round of 89. Ryan King and Micheal Thompson contributed scores of 94 and 109, respectivly, to round out the scoring for the Mariners.
Mitchell will return to Shennecossett Golf Course on Wednesday, September 14, when they return to action in the Mitchell Invite II.