Chaps Struggle in Cowtown

WESTWORTH VILLAGE, Texas (March 15, 2010) – The No.16 Lubbock Christian University men’s golf program did not have the performances they were looking for in their first tournament since earning a spot in the NAIA rankings, as they finished in 16^th place at the UST Texas Intercollegiate tournament hosted by Texas Wesleyan University at Hawk’s Creek Golf Course.

LCU opened with an opening round 310 before closing with a 320 in the tournament for a 630 two-round total.  The Chaps finished 69 strokes behind tournament winner Oklahoma City University, who LCU defeated in their prior tournament.  Trevor Turnbow had the Chaps best finish with a 149 (74,79) to rank tied for 34^th.  He was the only Chap to finish in the top-50 of the event.  Michael Milliken completed the tournament with a 157 (78,79) to finish tied for 66^th.  Other LCU golfers in the tournament were Landon Waters (77,81 = 158), Cosme Beamonte (81,85 = 166) and Jake Mahan (82,85 = 167).

Abilene Christian University’s Alex Carpenter claimed the individual title with a 136 (66,70) on the par-72, 6,847 lay-out.

The Chaps next tournament is scheduled for March 29^th at the Dallas Baptist University Classic held at The Golf Club of Dallas.