Luke Dasher and three Eagles played in the Mizuno Intercollegiate.
Photo by: AJ Henderson / Georgia Southern
9/20/2022 9:36:00 PM | Men's Golf
Parker Claxton tied for 26th and Luke Koenig tied for 29th.
GAINESVILLE, Ga. – Freshman Parker Claxton tied for 26th in his Eagle debut, and classmate Luke Koenig tied for 29th in his as four Eagle competed as individuals at the Mizuno Intercollegiate at Chattahoochee Golf Club Monday and Tuesday.
The field featured 11 teams in the Division II top-25, according to Golfstat, and 108 individuals. Claxton shot a 73-72-74=219 (+3), and Koenig carded a 76-74-70=220 (+4).
Koenig's third-round 70 today featured three birdies, and he played the front 9 2-under. Claxton shot a 72 in the second round yesterday with four birdies and played his final four holes 1-under. Jack Boltja also shot 70 today with five birdies and was 2-under on his final four holes.
Results
Parker Claxton – 73-72-74=219 (+3), T26
Luke Koenig – 76-74-70=220 (+4), T29
Jack Boltja – 78-76-70=224 (+8), T57
Luke Dasher – 76-75-77=228 (+12), T76
Quotables from Coach Carter Collins
"This is a great week of experience and competition for the guys. Two freshman leading the way with top-30 individual finishes in a good field is exciting. All four of the Eagles prepared and competed hard, and we can learn and grow from these opportunities, Hail Southern!"
Next Up
The Eagles' next team competition is the Old Town Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Wake Forest at the Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sept. 26-27.
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The field featured 11 teams in the Division II top-25, according to Golfstat, and 108 individuals. Claxton shot a 73-72-74=219 (+3), and Koenig carded a 76-74-70=220 (+4).
Koenig's third-round 70 today featured three birdies, and he played the front 9 2-under. Claxton shot a 72 in the second round yesterday with four birdies and played his final four holes 1-under. Jack Boltja also shot 70 today with five birdies and was 2-under on his final four holes.
Results
Parker Claxton – 73-72-74=219 (+3), T26
Luke Koenig – 76-74-70=220 (+4), T29
Jack Boltja – 78-76-70=224 (+8), T57
Luke Dasher – 76-75-77=228 (+12), T76
Quotables from Coach Carter Collins
"This is a great week of experience and competition for the guys. Two freshman leading the way with top-30 individual finishes in a good field is exciting. All four of the Eagles prepared and competed hard, and we can learn and grow from these opportunities, Hail Southern!"
Next Up
The Eagles' next team competition is the Old Town Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Wake Forest at the Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sept. 26-27.
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Players Mentioned
Saturday, October 24
Tuesday, October 20
Friday, October 16
Tuesday, October 13
