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By Reagan Thomas<\/a> · Staff Writer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Above,
Above, junior Tyler Derstein placed 10th at Rossin Invite. \u2014 GCC ATHLETICS<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Grove City College men\u2019s and women\u2019s golf teams returned to action Monday afternoon at Washington & Jefferson\u2019s Rossin Invitational, navigating a challenging course setup at Southpointe Golf Club that featured a closed hole, two temporary greens and altered routing throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe course setup was definitely challenging. We went into the tournament knowing it was going to be a tricky day, but we knew it would be equally challenging for every golfer. We tried to make light of it rather than complaining. One of our team mantras is \u2018control what you can control.\u2019 It\u2019s a clich\u00e9, but it\u2019s so critical in golf,\u201d Assistant Coach Amy Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the women\u2019s side, freshman Emily Burling placed second and junior Lauren Kardos finished fourth to lead the Wolverines to a third\u2011place team finish. Grove City recorded a team score of 384, paced by its two top\u2011five finishers. Division II Seton Hill won the event with a 372, while host W&J finished second with a 373.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burling shot an 89 to earn second place individually, while Kardos followed closely with a 91.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLauren and Emily are experienced, competitive golfers. Their technical skills and golf IQ are exceptional, and they both have an incredible work ethic. Despite several uncharacteristic double bogeys, they didn\u2019t get down on themselves. They stayed focused and finished strong, each parring three of their last four holes,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Hailey Mu\u00f1oz joined Burling and Kardos in the top 10 by finishing ninth with a score of 94.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHailey has been a significant contributor for three and a half years. Her recent performances have helped us achieve back\u2011to\u2011back third\u2011place finishes, and off the course she\u2019s been a leader in welcoming Emily and organizing team hangouts,\u201d Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophomore Gabrielle Kinner placed 22nd with a 110, while senior Rebekah Gaehring finished 25th after carding a 113.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI definitely found myself laying up on a lot of holes to make sure I was hitting them accurately,\u201d Kinner said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She added that the tournament was the toughest enviThe women’s team returns to action tomorrow at the Allegheny Invitational in Meadville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There is no goal too lofty for this team. We love the Meadville course and are looking forward to competing,” Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The men’s team competed in the same event, finishing ninth overall with a team score of 376 in a field of 48 golfers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mount Union captured the team title with 329.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Jack Jollie led the Wolverines by tying for 16th place after shooting an 86 in his first competitive round at Southpointe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That was my first time playing the course, and it was a very tough course. I’m content with the result, but not complacent,” Jollie said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The course is very tight. You cannot miss the ball right or left. The greens were also fast and firm, which made approach shots and putting difficult,” Jollie said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Cayden Testa finished 38th with a 96, while seniors Jonah Kozora and Michael Astrab tied for 40th at 97. Senior Brian McDonnell placed 42nd with a 98.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The men return to action at 1 p.m. Monday at the McBride-Behringer-Allen “MBA” Invitational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Below,
Below, senior Hailey Munoz placed ninth at Rossin Invite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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