The men’s golf team finished in a tie for third place at last week’s Tiger Invitational in Opelika, Alabama, led by Pablo Rodriguez-Tabernero Torres, who was named the Atlantic Sun Conference golfer of the week.
Torres finished in sixth place with a 6-under par total of 210 and led the invitational after the first round. He posted a career-best score of 6-under at 66 on the par 72 course. After struggling in the second round with a 4-over score, Torres bounced back with a 4-under final round.
Torres has cemented his golfing profile over his three seasons with the Owls, garnering ASUN All-Freshman honors two years ago before being named to the conference All-Tournament team last season.
His efforts were integral in helping the Owls clinch the ASUN Conference Championship last season and earn a spot in the NCAA Championships. He was also able to participate individually in the latter event due to his low scores.
Fellow juniors Jake Fendt and Wyatt Larkin both shot 1-under at 215 overall at the Tiger Invitational to help boost the Owls. Torres finished in a tie for first with 16 birdies while Fendt finished fourth in total par 5 scoring. As a team, the Owls excelled on par 5 holes, finishing fourth with a 4.62 hole average.
“We ended the event on a high today and rallied to tie for third with Pablo, Jake and Wyatt showing their leadership with sub-par scores,” said head coach Bryant Odom. “We have a short turnaround before our next event in Athens next week, and I feel we are getting close to some really exciting team scores.”
The golf team will host the Linger Longer Invitational from March 18-20 in Greensboro, Georgia, near Lake Oconee.
