Mississippi State
Gator Invitational
State Linksters Conclude Action At Gator Invitational
February 13, 2011 | Men's Golf
For the first time in his career sophomore John Darden led MSU with a three-round total of 217, which was a career-best tournament. Darden fired an even-par 70, which was also a career-best round for him, on the final day of play to finish the tournament at 7-over-par and in a tie for 19th among the individual field, another career mark. Darden was also the Bulldogs' leader in birdies made with eight through three rounds of action.
"I'm proud of the way John (Darden) finished up the tournament," Coach Clay Homan said. "He is improving and I feel like he is starting to tap into his potential."
Robi Calvesbert and Lee Heaton tied for the runner-up finish in the Bulldog lineup, both playing consistent rounds and finishing with a 54-hole score of 228 at the Gator Invitational. Calvesbert led MSU in pars made through three rounds of play with 36.
MSU's Evan Hugall finished the tournament with a 230 followed by Alex Rowland of the Maroon and White who tallied a 54-hole score of 245.
The Bulldogs will look to rebound on Feb. 21 when they tee off in the Mobile Bay Intercollegiate.
Gator Invitational
Mark Bostick Golf Course - 2/13/11
Team Results:
1. #3 Florida (281-282-281=844, +4) 2. #13 Auburn (291-278-284=853, +13) 3. #6 LSU (294-280-288=862, +22) 4. North Florida (291-288-287=866, +26) 5. Central Florida (292-283-292=867, +27) 6. Coastal Carolina (289-295-284=868, +28) 7. Florida State (295-289-285=869, +29) 8. Lamar (296-291-286=873, +33) 9. Ole Miss (292-291-292=875, +35) 10. UAB (298-302-299=899, +59) 11. Jacksonville (310-301-290=901, +61) 12. Mississippi State (303-296-304=903, +63) 13. Georgia Southern (310-301-298=909, +69) 14. Georgia State (308-298-305=911, +71).
Individual Results:
T19 John Darden 71-76-70=217, +7
T51 Robi Calvesbert 75-77-76=228, +18
T51 Lee Heaton 76-75-77=228, +18
T62 Evan Hugall 81-68-81=230, +20
75 Alex Rowland 87-77-71=245, +35
