Spartans Travel West for Men's Golf Competition

DENVER, Colo. – The University of Tampa men's golf team traveled to Denver for the Bob Writz Invitational, finishing fifth overall in the two-round event.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
UT Finish: 5th, 620 strokes (309-311), +44
Team Champion: Colorado School of Mines, 605 strokes (+29)
Location: Bear Creek Golf Club | Denver, Colo.
Host: Colorado School of Mines
Total Rounds: 2
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SPARTAN LINEUP:

• Gray Barnes | 19th overall, 153 (+9)
• Robert Montagnino | 21st overall, 154 (+10)
• Hogan Bendert | 28th overall, 156 (+12)
• Jacques Celestino | 40th overall, 160 (+16)
• Nate Kosarich | 59th overall, 167 (+23)

OTHER NOTABLES:

• Senior Barnes led the way for the Spartans with a top-20 finish.
• An opening round 72 from Montagnino was the top round for a Spartan.
• UT did not enter any individuals.
• The individual champion was Colorado's Victor Bjorlow with a 143 (-1).
• The Spartans were the lone team from the Sunshine State Conference in the field.

UP NEXT:
Tampa heads to the Battle at the Shores to complete the regular season on April 8-9. Barry University will host the event at Normandy Shores Country Club.

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