BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – The Carleton College men's golf team defeated Saint John's University by a score of 5-0 in match-play competition held at Edinburgh Golf Club.
Both teams received votes in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division III Coaches preseason top-25 poll.
Match 1:
Justin Rodriguez (CAR) def. Nate Appelhof (SJU) – 3 & 1
Match 2:
Sam Higaki (CAR) def. Tim Fultz (SJU) – 4 & 3
Match 3:
Gordon Walker (CAR) def. Gavin Grahek (SJU) – 2 & 1
Match 4:
Austin Mak (CAR) def. Ethan Kress (SJU) – 1 Up
Match 5:
Gordon Walker (CAR) def. Lukas Ehmke (SJU) – 6 & 4
Up Next for the Knights
Carleton will play at the SJU Fall Invite on Sept. 20-21. The first round will be held at St. Cloud Country Club, with the final round contested at Blackberry Ridge Golf Club in Sartell, Minn.