Adam Kelly | Echo
A great course, hot starts and lots of confidence were the keys to success for the TU men's golf team. The Trojans finished second in the Taylor University Fall Invitational Monday and Tuesday. Senior Brandon Tereshko led the Trojans at the challenging Egypt Valley Country Club as Taylor shot a two-day total of 612 (309, 303).
"We played well," said head coach Cameron Andry. "As a team, I thought we got off to good starts both days, and some of the younger guys played with some more confidence, which was nice to see."
Tereshko's 69 on the final day was the lowest score of the final round. He placed second in the 55-player field and finished with a two-day total of 144 (75-69). Tereshko closed out his final round with six birdies and three bogeys as he played the final 16 holes at five under par. The senior captain ended the tournament with 12 birdies total.
"It feels great not only to be able to lead the team by what I say, but also by what I do," Tereshko said.
Junior Nate Scheibe led the Trojans after the first day with his 2-over 74, finishing that day with the third best score in the tournament. Scheibe recorded four birdies and ended the tournament with a two-day total of 150 (74, 76). Scheibe was also named to the all-tournament team.
"It was great seeing some results of the work I've put in on my personal game and being able to pair a couple good rounds together," Scheibe said.
Senior Elliot Day and freshman Seth Neal both shot a final round 79 while freshman Nathan Edwards finished the team's top five by carding an 80.
The Trojans trailed by just four strokes entering the final round, but Taylor was not able to overcome Holy Cross as the Saints shot a two-day total of 606 (305, 301).
Wheaton's squad claimed the lowest score of the final round as they tied the Trojans for second place (312, 300), while Bethel (312, 311) and Ohio Northern (321, 302) finished tied for fourth.
The Invitational wrapped up the Trojans' fall season. The team will now head into the winter offseason before picking up the clubs again in the spring.
"The fall season for us has been encouraging," Scheibe said. "I think overall we have a lot of good takeaways to get us on the right track for spring season."
Taylor has shown vast improvements throughout the fall, jumping from middle-of-the-pack finishes earlier in the season to this week's tie for second. The Trojans are excited to see what the spring season has in store.
Photography by Timothy P. Riethmiller
