Waynesburg University Athletics - Men's golf places fifth at PAC Fall Invitational

Men's golf places fifth at PAC Fall Invitational

Rohanna ties for team-leading 15th place with 159

WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. (Sept. 29) – The Waynesburg University men’s golf team finished the 2009 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Fall Golf Invitational in fifth place after the conclusion of round two of the 36-hole event on Tuesday.

As a team, the Yellow Jackets shot a 669, beating out Thiel and Bethany in the team standings. They were led by senior Tom Rohanna, who tied for 15^th in the individual standings after firing a two-day total of 159 (81-78) at the Par 71 Oak Tree Country Club.

Fellow Waynesburg seniors Josh Mollica and Ryan Work tied for 23^rd after carding identical two-day scores of 167 (83-84). First-year competitor Colin Wilson placed 29^th with a 176 (90-86), while fellow newcomer Jeff Johns posted a 185 (98-87).

Thomas More easily won the event with a two-day score of 599, beating out second-place Washington & Jefferson by 27 strokes (626). The Saint also boasted the top two individual performers in Brandon Dulle with a 145 (71-74) and medalist Joe Ruzick (68-73).

For a complete look at all the competitors in the event, click here (.pdf).

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