Temple University Athletics

Sunday, September 15
Ithaca, N.Y.
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Cornell Invitational

Liam McGrath
Photo by: Patrick Shanahan/Cornell Athletics

Golf Places Ninth at Cornell Invitational

9.15.19 | Men's Golf

ITHACA, N.Y. – Temple improved four spots following a sluggish start Saturday to finish ninth overall among 16 teams at the Cornell Invitational.   The Owls improved 14 strokes from round two, shooting a one-over 285 over the final 18 holes of the two-day, 54-hole tournament.

Recapping the Day

> Senior Liam McGrath had his best round as an Owl, carding a two-under 69 to finish tie for 36th with an 11-over 224.  McGrath made four birdies on his final round in improving 10 strokes from his second round score.
> Junior Dawson Anders led the way for Temple overall.  He shot one-under 70 on the day and his four-over 217 tied for 14th overall.
> Liam's brother Conor, a sophomore, was second on the squad and tied for 29th overall with an eight-over 221.  He birdied his final three holes to finish with a two-over 73.
> After two 76s Saturday, freshman Graham Chase turned in his best round with a two-over 73.  The Charlotte, N.C. native ended the tournament tied for 40th with a 12-over 225.
> Freshman Danny Nguyen rounded out the Owl starters, posting his best round with a four-over 75 to finish tied for 54th with a 228.
> Senior Aaron Tobin (236) and sophomore Buddy Hansen (240) played as individuals and tied for 76th and 81st respectively.

The Field

> Columbia (866) edged Bucknell (867) by one stroke and host Cornell (869) by three strokes to team the team title.  The Owls (884) were 18 shots off the pace.
> Saint Joseph's Michael O'Brien won medalist honors with a six-under 207.

Quotable
> "We played well and it is more like how we are capable of playing," said Temple coach Brian Quinn. "We just have to be patient as we have a lot on new faces competing for us this year.  Overall there were a lot of good things we can take from today."

Next
>The Owls next hit the links at the River Run Collegiate on September 23-24.
 
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