NSU Sharks News
NSU Men's Golf Wins Rollins Invitational
Ben Vertz Finishes Third Among All Individuals
Ocoee, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2009) - The Nova Southeastern University men's golf team won the Rollins College Invitational by three strokes over St. Edward's in play on Tuesday afternoon. The Sharks (271-290-284-845) defeated St. Edward's (282-281-285-848) by three strokes and SSC rivals Barry (282-285-283-850) and Lynn (291-277-282-850) by five strokes. Host Rollins (283-283-290-856) rounded out the top five.
Sophomore Ben Vertz (Coral Springs, Fla.) paced NSU with his third place finish (65-73-68-206). Junior Jack Bartlett (Worthing, England) also posted a top five finish by coming in a tie for fourth place (67-72-69-208). Junior Bobby Bode (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) finished in a tie for 13th (71-72-71-214) while senior Byron White (Bradenton, Fla.) placed 31st (68-73-78-219) and senior Peter Kolosvary (Safety Harbor, Fla.) came in 46th place (74-73-76-223).
Lynn's Patricio Salem (64-68-73-205) won the individual title on the second playoff hole over St. Edward's Collin Mayer (71-67-67-205).
"In the first round we made history by shooting a -17 under par 271," said NSU head coach Kevin Marsh. "That showed the potential this team has each time we play. We grew and improved as a team each of the four tournaments we played in this fall and each player contributed. Our goal is to focus on our weaknesses this off-season, continue to learn and improve as the spring season develops and be at our best for the post-season. This is a team who I am certain has the skill to accomplish some amazing things with focus, team leadership and determination. I am excited to get going with our off season programs and make a run at a spot in the NCAA National Championship in May."
The Rollins Invitational marked the final fall tournament for the Sharks.
