University of Connecticut Athletics
Men's Golf Places Ninth at MacDonald Classic
10/29/2002 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
ABSECON, N.J. (October 29) – The University of Connecticut’s men’s golf team shot a 345 on Wednesday to finish with a 673 and in ninth place at the inaugural John MacDonald Classic, hosted by Temple University at the par-71 Galloway National Golf Club in Absecon, New Jersey. Iona won the event with a final score of 622.
Individually, Jordan Burke, playing in his second tournament of the fall, led the way for UConn with a 165, tying him for 21st overall. Justin Ciombor was second for UConn and tied for 28th overall with a 168. Mike Murphy tied for 35th overall with a 170 while Michael Hornug was a stroke behind at 171, good for a 38th place tie. Chris Walton finished 46th overall with a final tally of 176.
TEAM RESULTS Fin. School Scores 1. Iona 305 317 622 (+54) 2. Rutgers 300 324 624 (+56) 3. Temple 305 323 628 (+60) 4. Delaware 308 331 639 (+71) 5. Loyola (Md.) 328 328 656 (+88) 6. Duquesne 324 335 659 (+91) 7. Fordham 320 344 664 (+96) 8. Dartmouth 331 336 667 (+99) 9. CONNECTICUT 328 345 673 (+105) 10. La Salle 339 353 692 (+124)
