Ephs Finish 10th at Palamountain Invitational

Saratoga Springs, NY – The Williams Men’s Golf Team concluded a disappointing weekend, as they finished 10th at the Palamountain Invitational today at McGregor Golf Links.

With a 2nd round 345 team total today, the Ephs finished with a two day total of 677, which dropped them into the 10th spot after finishing day one in 6th place. The weather was more benevolent than yesterday for the golfers, but the Ephs continued to struggle and find consistency down the stretch.

“We have all the excuses to fall back on regarding our performance in the spring's first event of the season,” proclaimed Coach Rick Pohle, “But it still boils down to the fact that we are under achieving as a team and as individuals right now and we've got to turn things around quickly.”

“I am most disappointed that we had the 3rd worst score for today's round in the field and that two teams with only 4 players (Manhattanville and Amherst) posted a better team score than we did today, both of whom we had beaten in round one. We have nowhere to go but up right now," expressed Pohle.

Three of the four teams that qualified for the NESCAC championship that will be held in two weeks were in attendance at the tournament, including Williams. Hamilton and Middlebury, the two other teams in attendance, had strong second round showings today, as they finished 2nd and 4th, respectively.

“Williams’ two day total of 677 was one on the highest totals in recent memory, but I think we can make the necessary changes to start moving in the right direction - hopefully in the next couple of weeks, especially with the NESCAC championship coming up,” indicated Coach Pohle, “but we definitely will make significant moves for our next season. I have enough confidence in the ability of the current players to begin the process."

Williams next competes at home against Middlebury College in a two-day event this weekend. Last year, a simulated Ryder Cup format was used with a match play format that created a different competitive atmosphere. However, as Coach Pohle states, "We are changing the competition to medal play to help our players improve their focus on stroke play scoring as we head into the NESCAC Championship at the end of the month."

Team Scores:
 
1. Skidmore A      311-311 = 622
2. Hamilton          321-317 = 638
3. Skidmore B       322-312 = 644
4. Middlebury       327-319 = 646
5. NYU                336-314 = 650
6. Farmingdale      326-328 = 654
7. SUNY Delhi       347-310 - 657
8. RPI                  344-326 = 670
9. Manhattanville   341-333 = 674
10. Williams          335-342 = 677
11. St. Lawrence   348-349 = 697
12. Oswego          366-337 = 703
13. Amherst          372-337 = 709
14. St. Joseph's     365-355 = 720
 
Williams Scores:
 
Bob Camp           78-84 = 162
Drew Murray       84-83 = 167
Galen Jackson     86-88 = 174
Jake Wagner       87-87 = 174
Siwol Chang        89-92 = 181
Chris Valle          93-81 = 174 (individual player)