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Gorloks Close Wabash Invitational With Strong Final Round

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The Webster University men's golf team wrapped up the Wabash College Invitational Tuesday, finishing ninth out of 16 teams after three rounds at Broadmoor Country Club.

The Gorloks finished with a team score of 894 (+30), improving in each round throughout the tournament. Webster opened with a 305 (+17) before shooting 299 (+11) in the second round and closing with its best round of the tournament, a 290 (+2).

Nico Marin led the way individually for Webster, finishing 24th overall with a three-round score of 220 (+4). Marin carded rounds of 75 (+3), 73 (+1) and 72 (E), steadily improving throughout the tournament.

William Simonsen finished just behind Marin, tying for 25th with a 221 (+5). Simonsen opened with a 76 (+4), followed with a 72 (E) and closed with a 73 (+1).

Sam Sutton tied for 37th at 224 (+8) after rounds of 73 (+1), 78 (+6) and 73 (+1). Thanaphat (Big) Amornjaturaporn also finished strong, tying for 64th at 231 (+15) after shooting a 73 (+1) in the final round.

Erik Malmgren rounded out Webster's scoring five, tying for 67th with a 233 (+17). Malmgren saved his best round for last, shooting a 72 (E) on Tuesday after rounds of 84 (+12) and 77 (+5).

Kenyon won the team title with an 846 (-18), while Emory's Kevin Mu claimed individual medalist honors at 198 (-18).

The Gorloks will return to action Oct. 26-27 at the Columbia College (Mo.) Invitational at Columbia Country Club in Columbia, Missouri.

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Players Mentioned

Nico Marin

Nico Marin

Junior
Erik Malmgren

Erik Malmgren

Freshman
William Simonsen

William Simonsen

Freshman
Sam Sutton

Sam Sutton

Junior

Players Mentioned

Nico Marin

Nico Marin

Junior
Erik Malmgren

Erik Malmgren

Freshman
William Simonsen

William Simonsen

Freshman
Sam Sutton

Sam Sutton

Junior