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Men's Golf Scott Guise, Director of Athletic Communications

Men's Golf Finishes Fourth at the Gauntlet

Gavin Ganter led the way as he finished tied for sixth

LEWISBURG, PA – The York College men's golf team concluded their stay at the Gauntlet Tournament at the Bucknell Golf Course in Lewisburg, PA on Monday.

The Spartans had a good showing as they finished fourth of 14 teams at the tournament. The Spartans shot a two-day total of 583 as they shot a 293 in Monday's second round. Gettysburg won the tournament with a score of 568. The Bullets shot a blistering one-under-par 279 on Monday to win the tournament by eight strokes. Penn State Altoona finished second at 576 followed by RPI in third with 579. Franklin & Marshall rounded out the top five with a score of 584, finishing one stroke back of the Spartans.

Senior Gavin Ganter led the way for the Spartans as he tied for sixth with a two-day total of 141. After shooting an even par 70 on Sunday, Ganter carded a one-over 71 on Monday. Ganter was one-under on the front nine with a 35 and followed that with a two-over-par 36 on the back. The 141 was a new 36-hole career best for Ganter, four strokes better than his previous best.

Jacob Fripp was York's next finisher as he shot a tournament total of 146 with a matching pair of 73's. Fripp tied for 16th in the tournament. He shot an even par 36 on the front and came home in 37. His tournament total of 146 was a new career best for the junior.

Sophomore Thomas O'Connell was York's next finisher as he concluded the tournament with a two-day total of 148. O'Connell shot 74 for the second straight day as he carded a one-under 35 on the outward nine before coming back in with a 39. He finished tied for 25th overall. His tournament score also set a new career standard for the sophomore.

Senior Matthew Salter was York's fourth overall scorer in the tournament with a 149. He shot 76 on Monday with a one over 37 followed by a 39 on the back. Salter tied for 28th in the 75-player tournament.

Senior Jason Velez finished round two with a five-over 75 as he finished with a total of 153. Velez tied for 44th for the tournament. On Monday, Velez was four-over on the front and then fired a one-over 35 on the back nine.

The Spartans return to action in 11 days as they will head to the DIII Northeast Elite Tournament at the Williamsport Country Club. The two day tournament begins on Saturday, September 28 at noon.
 
 
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Players Mentioned

Jacob Fripp

Jacob Fripp

Right
5' 9"
Junior
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Gavin Ganter

Gavin Ganter

Right
5' 9"
Senior
Right
Thomas O

Thomas O'Connell

Right
5' 10"
Sophomore
Right
Matthew Salter

Matthew Salter

Left
5' 10"
Senior
Left
Jason Velez

Jason Velez

Right
6' 0"
Senior
Right

Players Mentioned

Jacob Fripp

Jacob Fripp

5' 9"
Junior
Right
Right
Gavin Ganter

Gavin Ganter

5' 9"
Senior
Right
Right
Thomas O

Thomas O'Connell

5' 10"
Sophomore
Right
Right
Matthew Salter

Matthew Salter

5' 10"
Senior
Left
Left
Jason Velez

Jason Velez

6' 0"
Senior
Right
Right