Men’s Golf Claims Second at Pizza Hut / Bell South Intercollegiate

Gary Barton Fires Round of 72 for Runner-Up Honors

02/24/04 10:26AM

PHILADELPHIA, MS - Junior co-captain Gary Barton (Staten Island, NY) fired a round of 72 to claim runner-up honors as William and Mary men's golf raced to a strong start to its spring schedule by capturing second at the Pizza Hut / Bell South Intercollegiate. The Tribe shot a combined 303, just one stroke shy of winner IUPUI's total of 302. The 13-team tournament, hosted by Jackson State, was shortened to one round on Sunday, February 22, due to rain. Play was contested on the par 72 Dancing Rabbit Golf Club in Philadelphia, MS.

Barton just missed taking individual medalist honors, finishing only one stroke out of first place with his even-par 72. Freshman Hunter Watts (Keswick, VA) impressed by firing a round of 76, his best of the season by four strokes, to start the spring off on the right foot. Fellow freshman Ryan Price (Chantilly, VA) finished right behind with a season-best effort of 77. Sophomore Jeff Steckmest (Pacific Palisades, CA) carded a round of 78 while freshman Matt Brantingham (Richmond, VA) shot an 81 in his first collegiate stroke-place tournament.

Men's golf is back in action March 11-12 at the Treasure Coast Classic in Port St. Lucie, FL.


Results After One of One Rounds: FINAL

Top Five Teams
Place Team Score
1 IUPUI 302 +14
2 William & Mary 303 +15
T3 Southern Illinois 305 +17
T3 SE Missouri State 305 +17
5 Centenary 306 +18

W&M Individuals
Place Name Team Score
2 Gary Barton W&M 72 E
T9 Hunter Watts W&M 76 +4
T16 Ryan Price W&M 77 +5
T22 Jeff Steckmest W&M 78 +6
N/A Matt Brantingham W&M 81 +9