BAY CITY, Michigan - Ohio Dominican's men's golf team shot an eight-over 296 in the final round on Sunday to secure a tenth place finish in its season opener at the Al Watrous Memorial, hosted by Saginaw Valley State (Mich.)  at the 6,680 yard, par-72 Bay City Country Club.

The Panthers, with a two-day team total of 600 (304-296), edged out host SVSU by one stroke for tenth and were just three shots shy of Lake Superior State (Mich.) for ninth. Ashland cruised to the team title with a combined score of 566 (-10).

Junior Tyler Sebert (Grove City, OH) led ODU with a two-day total of 147 (73-74) to finish in a five-way tie for 25th at three-over par. Classmate Kevin Hartoin (Cincinnati, OH) finished in a tie for 34th, just two shots back after shooting 78 in round one and a team tournament low round of 71 on day two. Freshman Kyle Burgess (Lancaster, OH) and junior transfer Connor Stookey (Milford, OH) rounded out the scoring for the Panthers as they both finished in a tie for 45th with a score of 152 (+8).

ODU is back on course this Thursday, Sept. 15 as it hosts the 36-hole ODU Kisor Classic at Cumberland Trail in Pataskala, Ohio.

Contact: Bryan Desch
deschb@ohiodominican.edu