Michigan State University
Fossum Invitational
Men's Golf Holds First Day Lead at Fossum Invitational
9/3/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Sept. 3, 2011
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EAST LANSING, Mich. - Withstanding hot and humid temperatures, the Michigan State men's golf opened the 2011-12 season on Saturday by hosting the 2011 Fossum Invitational. The Spartans shot a two round score of 10-over par 586 (293-293) at Forest Akers West, to lead the field by three shots entering tomorrow's final round.
"Overall it was a day of discovery for our staff and players as we were learning on the fly," said head coach Casey Lubahn, who made his debut as Spartan head coach on Saturday. "I was our proud of their attention to detail and their effort level. We are going to have to stay positive and avoid mental mistakes, especially on the scoreable holes.
It feels great to coach alongside Ryan Brehm back here at Forest Akers and I look forward to continuing the process tomorrow."
Despite playing as an individual this weekend, junior Matthew Moseley was the low Spartan on Saturday, carding a 1-under par 143 (72-71), to put him in second place. Moseley led the field in par-3 scoring, playing the four par-3s at 2-under par today.
The competitive lineup for MSU was paced by senior Dan Ellis. Ellis shot an even par 144, after matching rounds of 72, and is alone in third place. Classmate Chris Mory is among a group tied for fourth at 1-over par 145 (71-74).
A pair of freshman made their collegiate debuts as part of the Spartan five. Patrick Colburn is currently tied for 15th at 4-over 148 (75-73) and McCormick Clouser is tied for 21st at 5-over 149 (75-74). Rounding out the lineup for MSU, sophomore Carson Castellani is tied for 55th at 13-over 157 (80-77).
Aside from Moseley, four other Spartans played as individuals. Senior Dave Ellis had a solid afternoon, tying Mory for fourth at 1-over par 145 (75-70). Ellis was impressive on the par-4s today, shooting a tournament-best 4-under par. Classmate Jimmy Dewling is tied for 15th at 4-over par 148 (76-72), while sophomore Gareth Blease is tied for 51st at 12-over 156 (75-81) and junior Will Morris is tied for 60th at14-over 158 (78-80). Dewling led the field on the par-5s on Saturday, shooting 5-under.
Michigan State stands three shots clear of IUPUI (13-over 589) and four shots ahead of Oakland (14-over 590). St. Francis (Pa.) and Tennessee State are tied for fourth at 20-over 596. Tennessee State's Cameron Scitern holds the individual lead with a 2-under par 142 (72-70).
The final round of the 2011 Fossum Invitational is scheduled to begin with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.
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