The No. 11 Auburn men’s golf team won the Inverness Intercollegiate on Tuesday, carding a 2-under 282 for a final 9-under 843 at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.
The Tigers (280-281-282—843) defeated No. 23 Duke (277-281-288—846) by three strokes.
“The team played great and our seniors led the way,” Auburn head coach Nick Clinard said. “It is their time, and they are proving that they belong. It was a major championship golf course and indeed a true test of patience all week.”
Senior Will Long finished third at 3-under 73-68-69—210, one stroke behind co-medalists Nick Carlson of Michigan (69-73-67—209) and Jake Shuman of Duke (70-71-68—209).
The Gastonia, North Carolina, native had four birdies on the back nine in the final round on Nos. 13, 15, 17 and 18.
Seniors Matt Gilchrest and Ryan Benton were part of a 5-way tie for fourth a shot back at 2-under. Gilchrest (64-72-75—211) held the lead the first two rounds after carding the second-lowest round in school history with his opening round 64.
Benton (69-72-70—211), a native of Dothan, Alabama, closed out his tournament with a 1-under 70 final round with birdies on Nos. 5, 6, 13 and 18.
Sophomore Jacob Solomon played as an individual and tied for 16th at 2-over 72-70-73—215. A PING All-Southeastern Region, Solomon had four birdies on Nos. 3, 8, 10 and 11 in the final round.
All-American junior Ben Schlottman (77-71-69—217) t-23rd and sophomore Trace Crowe (74-70-74—218) t-26th.
“We are 11 strong as we have great players competing this week at Inverness and at home,” Clinard said. “I’m impressed with our skill set, work ethic and most importantly, our positive attitudes daily. This team of 11 is fun to coach for both associate head coach Corey Maggard and myself.”
Michigan finished third at 10-over 270—862 followed by Michigan State (288—865), Penn State (285—866), Minnesota (290—873), No. 21 Virginia (284—873), Bowling Green (291—876), Saint Mary’s (California) (284—876) and host Toledo (297—887).
Ball State finished 11th at 292—888 followed by Miami (OH) (291—904) and Austin Peay (311—917).
The Tigers return to action Oct. 3-4 at the Jerry Pate National at Old Overton in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
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