Michigan State University
Wolverine Invitational
Men's Golf Tied for Second at Wolverine Invitational
9/28/2001 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Sept. 28, 2001
Ann Arbor, Mich. -The Michigan State men's golf team is tied for second place after day one of the Wolverine Invitational. The Spartans shot a team score of 292, which places them only seven shots behind current tournament leader Minnesota, which shot 285. Tournament host Michigan is tied for 10th place with a score of 301. There are 20 teams competing in the tournament.
The Spartans were lead by junior co-captain Eric Jorgensen (Big Rapids, Mich.), who finished the day with a two-under 69 and is currently in a three-way tie for first place.
Senior co-captain Nathan Clark (Mason, Mich.) and junior John Koskinen (Baraga, Mich.) both carded rounds of 73.
Freshman Andrew Ruthkoski (Muskegon, Mich.) shot 77 in his first round of collegiate golf. Rising sophomore J.J. Beckstrom (North Muskegon, Mich.) finished with a 78 on the day.
"Overall it was a good start," said Michigan State head coach Mark Hankins who felt his team was able to shoot three solid rounds. Hankins does believe, however, that his team is capable of playing better. "We did not play up to our potential."
Michigan State will begin the final round on Sunday, September 30th playing 18 holes. Action is expected to get underway at 8.00 a.m. with the first tee time.
Spartan Individuals
T. 1 Eric Jorgensen 34-35 = 69T. 19 Nathan Clark 38-35 = 73T. 19 John Koskinen 38-35 = 73T. 55 Andrew Ruthkoski 38-39 = 77T. 74 J.J. Beckstrom 37-41 = 78
2001 Wolverine Invitational1. Minnesota 285 2. Michigan State 292 Ball State 2924. Western Florida 2935. Indiana University 2946. Baylor 2967. Notre Dame 297 Northwestern 2979. Air Force 29810. Iowa 301 Michigan 30112. Marshall 302 Akron 302 Wisconsin 30215. Miami of Ohio 304 Xavier 30417. Louisville 307 Eastern Michigan 30719. Kentucky 30820. Western Kentucky 309
