Sept. 26, 2015 The University of Denver men's golf team completed its second tournament of the 2015-16 season on Saturday, firing a 319 (+31) in the third and final round of the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate in Albuquerque, N.M. to finish the event in 16th place with a cumulative score of 919 (+55). The New Mexico Lobos won the tournament by a large margin, posting a score of 840 (-24) on their home course. Click HERE to view complete team statistics.
After capturing a Top 20 finish at the Ram Masters Invitational in Fort Collins earlier in the week, senior Adam Ruben led the Pioneers' charge in Albuquerque with a score of 219 (+3), good for T-21st place in the field of 100. Ruben was consistent throughout his tournament, recording rounds of 73, 72 and 74 respectively on the daunting 7,556-yard UNM Championship Course. Complete individual scoring info from this event can be view by clicking HERE.
"I'd like to congratulate Adam on having a fantastic week on a very challenging golf course," head coach Erik Billinger said following Saturday's action. "As a team, we have a lot of work to do but the good news is that we are very willing to put that work in. We're looking forward to getting back on track in Houston in a couple of weeks."
Denver will next compete in the Bayou City Collegiate Classic in mid-October. Click HERE to view the Pios' complete 2015-16 schedule.
