PLYMOUTH, Ind. - The Bethel University Men's Golf team picked up their first tournament victory of the season with a win at Pretty Lake.The Pilots came out strong in the first round, firing an impressive team score of 2-under par 286, led by
Earl Williams, who carded 5 birdies and an eagle on his way to a 4-under par 68.
Amaury Wouters matched that 68 in round two as Bethel grabbed the tournament lead with a team score of 287. Wouters would withdraw in the final round due to injury, but the inspired play of
Myles McLaughlin, who scored his career best with a -1 score of 71 to go along with freshmen
Paul Couston (76) and
Victor Siguier (77) helped the Pilots hang on for the win. Williams shot 73 in the final round, but came up clutch when it mattered most, birdying his final two holes to tie the top of the leaderboard and win in a sudden-death playoff. Earl finished the tournament at 5-under par with scores of 68-70-73.
Top Team Scores
Bethel: 286-287-297
Judson: 292-294-290
Midway: 285-296-296
Olivet Nazarene: 299-286-293
Holy Cross: 302-300-297
IU Southeast: 299-302-296
Bethel Scores
Earl Williams: 68-70-73
Myles McLaughlin: 73-74-71
Paul Couston:73-76-76
Victor Siguier: 79-75-77
Amaury Wouters: 72-68-W
NEXT UP
The Pilots compete next in the Grace Invitational on September 21st and 22nd.
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