LAKELAND, Fla. – Entering the final round of the Matlock Collegiate Classic trailing by six strokes, the tenth-ranked Nova Southeastern Sharks Men's Golf team ended the tournament with a one-stroke victory, earning the team's first win of the 2022-23 season. The Sharks combined to shoot (+31) for the tournament and Michael Hay led Nova Southeastern (+2).
INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT
Team Winner – No. 10 Nova Southeastern (+31)
Individual Winner – Felipe Alvarez (+1), Barry
Course: Lone Palm Golf Club | Par 72 | 7151 Yards
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Michael Hay started the final round of the tournament with a birdie and followed with an eagle on the second hole. Following a par on three, Hay birdied the following two holes and ended the front nine at (-4). Hay's final score for the third round was (-1), as he moved three spots of the leaderboard to place third overall.
- Joesba Torres (+8) joined Hay inside the top-10, finishing in a four-way tie for tenth place. Torres recorded two birdies on the round, finishing at +3 for the afternoon.
- Will O'Neill shot a +10 for the tournament, placing in a tie for 15th place.
- Josep Serra (+11) and George Mills (+17) both placed within the top-40 for the Sharks, helping NSU earn their first win of the season.
UPCOMING
The tenth-ranked Sharks return to the course in two weeks, traveling to play at the Saint Leo Invitational at the Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club. The first round is set to begin on Monday, February 20.
