Findlay, Ohio- The University of Findlay men's golf team played host to the first day of the Doc Spragg Fall Invite at Findlay Country Club on Monday, Oct. 16. Cold temperatures in the morning, and wind ranging from 10-20 mph made Monday's conditions challenging, yet the scores didn't show it as the field averaged 73.8. The two day, 54-hole event features two nationally ranked teams including #4 Grand Valley State and #23 Missouri S&T.
Through 36 holes of play, Findlay is just three shots shy of GVSU with a two-round total of 565 (-11). The Oilers recorded a round one score of 282 (-6) before following it up with a 283 (-5) to end the day.
Freshman Colin Schadek put together the top performance of the day, playing some of the best golf of his young career. The Liberty Township, Ohio native holds the overnight lead after firing a 36-hole total of 138 (-6), ranking fifth in program history. His rounds of 68 (-4) and 70 (-2) leave him in a tie with Ashland's Carter Mishler.
Just one stroke shy of the leaders is senior Donnie Professori. Professori opened the day with a 68 (-4) before following it up with a 71 (-1) to settle into third place with a 139 (-5). Also finishing under-par for the Orange and Black is sophomore Luke Metzger. His rounds of 73 (+1) and 68 (-4) leave him in a tie for eleventh with a 36-hole score of 141 (-3).
Quote from Head Coach Dominic Guarnieri
"We got off to a slow start this fall but I knew we hadn't tapped into our full potential yet. I told the guys to stay patient and play our game, they did just that. They proved to themselves that they belong at the top of the leader board. I am excited to see what we can do tomorrow."
The Oilers also had a "B Team" participating in the event. That team ended the day in 16th place. They fired rounds of 313 (+25) and 306 (+18) for a 36-hole total of 619 (+43).
Findlay also had three individuals participating in the event.
The Oilers will be back in action tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 17. There will be a shotgun start at 9am. Follow along live on Golf Genius or watch on the Great Midwest Digital Network.
