Cincinnati State golf team finishes 3rd in NJCAA D-III National Tournament

June 10, 2011

The Cincinnati State golf team recorded its best finish in the program’s history today, placing third out of 13 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association D-III National Tournament at Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, New York.

Cincinnati State had entered the final day Friday with a three-stroke lead over Monroe Community College (NY). But the two-time defending champions from Monroe shot a tournament team score low of 294, and a four-day total of 1,216 strokes, as they ran away from the Surge and everyone else in the fourth and final round.

Rock Valley Community College shot a 303 final round score to finish in second place with a four-day total of 1,227.

The Surge finished one stroke behind, with a total score of 1,228 after a final team round of 309.

"Last year, we finished fifth," said Surge Head Coach Scott Webb. "While we wanted to close the deal today, our guys should feel proud. This is the best finish that Cincinnati State has ever had."

Cincinnati State sophomore Blake Harpenau shot a 76 in the final round of the tournament with a four-day total of 298 strokes to finish second (by one stroke) in individual competition.

Cincinnati State's Josh Bialecki also shot a 76 in the final round and finished in a tie for 15th in individual competition.

Danny Gravett from Cincinnati State shot a 79 and finished in a tie for 19th. The Surge’s Connor Stookey finished in a tie for 26th with a 78 in the final round, while Willem Van Den Berg finished in a tie for 41st.