October 21st, 2009
Bobcat golfers finish tenth at Lone Star

STAFF REPORT

The Texas State men’s golf team finished tenth at the Lone Star Invitational at Biggs Ranch Tuesday afternoon.

The Bobcats shot a three-round 901 (298-301-302) in the meet hosted by Texas-San Antonio.

Jeff Gerlich led the Bobcats through the tournament with a three-over-par 219. The senior fired a one-under 143 through two rounds, then shot a 76 in the final round to finish tied for 14th.

Texas State’s Philip Krebsbach shot a 76 on today’s final 18, finishing tied for 28th with a 224. Other Bobcats included True Graves at 44th with a 230 (75-80-75), Carson Gibson in a tie for 51st with a 233 (78-75-80), and Michael Carnes at 55th with a 237 (80-82-75).

Texas A&M remained in the lead to take the team title with a 16-under 848. A&M’s John Hurley took the individual title with a ten-under par, 206.

Texas (858), SMU (868), Baylor (873) and UT Arlington (874) rounded out the top five team finishes at the 12-team field.

Texas State will return to the course this weekend at the Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate in Las Cruces, NM.