The McKendree University Men's Golf team finished 9th out of 18 teams at the Ken Partridge Invitational, held at Purgatory Golf Club. The Bearcats struggled initially but improved their score in each round, concluding with a round of +3. Trystan Du Plessis led the team with a Top 25 finish, tying for 9th place overall. Pe Nontarux also showed strong performance, including a first-round -1/71. Overall, the team demonstrated resilience, especially in their final round.

By the Numbers
  • McKendree finished with a total score of +32 across three rounds.
  • Du Plessis achieved a final round score of -3/69 and finished T-9th with a score of +4.
State of Play
  • The Bearcats improved their scores each round, moving up from a challenging first round.
  • In the final round, McKendree recorded only 10 holes of bogey or worse on the back nine.
What's Next

McKendree will look to build on their progress leading into their next tournaments, focusing on better initial rounds to enhance their overall standings.

Bottom Line

The Bearcats demonstrated significant improvement over the course of the tournament, signaling potential for future competitions if they can maintain their momentum and start stronger in upcoming rounds.