By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
JACKSON, Tenn. – Another solid day on the links led the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a sixth-place performance at The Grover Page Classic Tuesday afternoon, as the purple and gold concluded action at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.
The Golden Eagles turned in a 1-over 289 for the final round of the week, finishing the tournament at 6-under with an 858, just four shots back of fifth-place Belmont. Host UT Martin captured the title behind a 23-under 841 for the week. Missouri State's Hampus Wijkstrom held on to his individual lead to win medalist honors with a 14-under 202.
A pair of All-Tournament performances led the Tech crew for the week, with returning All-OVC golfers Jackson Skeen and Anders Larson tying for fourth place among the 93-man field. Skeen delivered four birdies as part of a 2-over 74 on the day to account for his 7-under 209.
A sophomore, Larson carded his third consecutive round under par for the event with his second 69 in as many days. He also produced a 7-under 209 to set a new career-low performance, backed by six birdies throughout the final round.
Showing consistency again, fellow sophomore Haden Maxwell delivered a 2-over 74 with three birdies to his credit. He tied for 37th overall after securing a 4-over 220 for the week.
Veterans Sean Anderson and Mark McDearman both tied for 60th in the field with scores of 224. Anderson tallied a pair of birdies and an eagle on the par-5 fifth on his way to a 4-over 76. McDearman shot even par for the day, racking up four birdies for a 72.
Completing his first collegiate tournament was rookie Peyton Ogle, tying for 73rd with a 228. Competing as an individual, he tallied a final round of 79 with four birdies. Also taking part as an individual, junior Alexander Bassel tied for 78th with a 229 after posting an even-par 72 with three birdies on Tuesday.
The Golden Eagles will return to action at The Carolina Cup in Spartanburg, S.C. The three-day event, hosted by USC Upstate at The Carolina Country Club, will run from Sunday, Oct. 8 through Tuesday, Oct. 10.
| Top 5 Teams: | ||||||
| 1. | UT Martin | 274-283-284=841 | -23 | |||
| T-2. | Missouri State | 287-277-285=849 | -15 | |||
| T-2. | SIUE | 283-278-288=849 | -15 | |||
| 4. | Presbyterian | 284-279-290=853 | -11 | |||
| 5. | Belmont | 292-277-285=854 | -10 | |||
| 6. | Tennessee Tech | 284-285-289=858 | -6 | |||
| Leaderboard (93 Golfers) | ||||||
| 1. | Hampus Wijkstrom (Missouri State) | 67-65-70=202 | -14 | |||
| T-4. | Jackson Skeen | 69-66-74=209 | -7 | |||
| T-4. | Anders Larson | 69-71-69=209 | -7 | |||
| T-37. | Haden Maxwell | 72-74-74=220 | +4 | |||
| T-54. | Sean Anderson | 74-74-76=224 | +8 | |||
| T-54. | Mark McDearman | 78-74-72=224 | +8 | |||
| T-73. | Peyton Ogle (I) | 72-77-79=228 | +12 | |||
| T-78. | Alexander Bassel (I) | 77-80-72=229 | +13 | |||
File photo by Emily Armstrong
