NORMAL, Ill. - Situated at 20th in the standings after one day of golf in Normal, the Carthage Firebirds men's golf team played exceptionally well on day two to climb nine spots in the final standings - ultimately finishing in 11th place. The field consisted of 37 teams with a lot of excellent competition - lending weight to the Firebirds' excellent 11th-place finish.
Sophomore
Tanner Angelstad, who led the way for Carthage on day two, was one of four Carthage golfers to shoot an under-80 this morning, as Christensen (77), Lilly (76), and Nolan (78) all did the same.
- Result: 11th place out of 37 teams
- Location: Weibring Golf Course & Ironwood Golf Course - Oak Brook, Illinois
- Illinois Wesleyan - 287 + 300 = 587
- St. John's (Minn.) - 299 + 291 = 590
- Aurora - 296 + 296 = 592
- Bethel (Minn.) - 299 + 293 = 592
- UW-Eau Claire - 297 + 299 = 596
- Carthage - 309 + 305 = 614
"This is the top tournament in the Midwest during the spring, so it is a great early-April test," noted Carthage College director of golf and head men's golf coach
Jay Christiansen.
"I think finishing 11th of 37 is a nice compliment to how hard we've been working. With a lineup of one senior, three sophomores, and a freshman, we probably will have a bit more unpredictability, but we have a nice combination of talent and work ethic. Since August 20th to today, I think we have steadily improved up and down our entire roster."
"I love our selflessness, I love the way we push each other to expand expectations, and we have guys that are truly passionate about golf. It makes it a lot of fun for all of us."
- The Firebirds will have the next six days off from competing for Easter break before returning to play on Friday, April 14 for the Foresters Spring Invite in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
