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Ka'anapali, Maui, Hawaii
Indiana University
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Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate
Indiana Breaks School Record at Royal Ka‘anapali
11/5/2024 11:05:00 AM | Men's Golf
LAHAINA, MAUI, Hawaii – The Indiana men's golf team shattered the school record by shooting an 818 (268-275-275; -34) at the Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational at the Royal Ka'anapali Course from Nov. 2-4. The Hoosiers finished fourth in the event, a spot ahead of No. 5 LSU (819; -33) and two spots better than No. 26 Georgia (820; -32).
The previous 54-hole record for the IU program was an 832 shot at the Renaissance Intercollegiate in 2009.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational • Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
The Royal Ka'anapali Course
Par 71 • 6,700 yards
Live Scoring via Scoreboard
Team Standings: 4th/21 – 818 (268-275-275; -34)
Top Indiana Player: Clay Merchent – 199 (67-65-67; -14)
CHIP-INS
• Redshirt junior Clay Merchent tied for fourth overall with a 54-hole score of 199 (67-65-67; -14) to become the third player in Indiana men's golf history to shoot under 200. He joined All-Americans Jeff Overton (three times) and Drew Salyers on the exclusive list.
• The Noblesville, Ind., native converted a team-best 18 birdies and an eagle on No. 9 in the second round of play.
• Freshman Bradley Chill Jr. played a scorecard of 204 (66-69-69; -9) with 12 birdies and an eagle on No. 9 in the third round. The t-14th finish marked the best of his young career with the Cream and Crimson.
• Sophomore Cole Starnes posted a bogey-free first round and sank 15 birdie putts to tie for 21st at 205 (66-70-69; -8). Starnes has finished top 25 in three of the five fall events played.
• Sophomore Nick Piesen shot a 211 (69-71-71; -2), his lowest 54-hole score in his collegiate career, with 13 birdie conversions.
• Sophomore Alec Cesare played a 218 (76-72-70; +5) with seven birdies and an eagle on No. 6 in the opening round.
• Sophomore Neri Checcucci, playing as an individual, signed for a 222 (74-75-73; +9) and eight birdies.
HOOSIERS IN THE STANDINGS
t-4. Clay Merchent – 199 (67-65-67; -14)
t-14. Bradley Chill Jr. – 204 (66-69-69; -9)
t-21. Cole Starnes – 205 (66-70-69; -8)
t-58. Nick Piesen – 211 (69-71-71; -2)
t-98. Alec Cesare – 218 (76-72-70; +5)
t-114. Neri Checcucci – 222 (74-75-73; +9)
UP NEXT
The spring season will begin at the Palmas Del Mar Collegiate from Feb. 9-11 in Puerto Rico.
@IndianaMGolf
For all the latest on Indiana University men's golf, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMGolf on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
The previous 54-hole record for the IU program was an 832 shot at the Renaissance Intercollegiate in 2009.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Ka'anapali Classic Collegiate Invitational • Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
The Royal Ka'anapali Course
Par 71 • 6,700 yards
Live Scoring via Scoreboard
Team Standings: 4th/21 – 818 (268-275-275; -34)
Top Indiana Player: Clay Merchent – 199 (67-65-67; -14)
CHIP-INS
• Redshirt junior Clay Merchent tied for fourth overall with a 54-hole score of 199 (67-65-67; -14) to become the third player in Indiana men's golf history to shoot under 200. He joined All-Americans Jeff Overton (three times) and Drew Salyers on the exclusive list.
• The Noblesville, Ind., native converted a team-best 18 birdies and an eagle on No. 9 in the second round of play.
• Freshman Bradley Chill Jr. played a scorecard of 204 (66-69-69; -9) with 12 birdies and an eagle on No. 9 in the third round. The t-14th finish marked the best of his young career with the Cream and Crimson.
• Sophomore Cole Starnes posted a bogey-free first round and sank 15 birdie putts to tie for 21st at 205 (66-70-69; -8). Starnes has finished top 25 in three of the five fall events played.
• Sophomore Nick Piesen shot a 211 (69-71-71; -2), his lowest 54-hole score in his collegiate career, with 13 birdie conversions.
• Sophomore Alec Cesare played a 218 (76-72-70; +5) with seven birdies and an eagle on No. 6 in the opening round.
• Sophomore Neri Checcucci, playing as an individual, signed for a 222 (74-75-73; +9) and eight birdies.
HOOSIERS IN THE STANDINGS
t-4. Clay Merchent – 199 (67-65-67; -14)
t-14. Bradley Chill Jr. – 204 (66-69-69; -9)
t-21. Cole Starnes – 205 (66-70-69; -8)
t-58. Nick Piesen – 211 (69-71-71; -2)
t-98. Alec Cesare – 218 (76-72-70; +5)
t-114. Neri Checcucci – 222 (74-75-73; +9)
UP NEXT
The spring season will begin at the Palmas Del Mar Collegiate from Feb. 9-11 in Puerto Rico.
@IndianaMGolf
For all the latest on Indiana University men's golf, be sure to follow the team at @IndianaMGolf on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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