October 9, 2006
Bova Brothers Lead Monarchs to First Place at Tom O'Briant Memorial
Methodist College shot a 288-301 in the tournament to lead the nationally ranked competition

GREENSBORO, NC-  The men's golf team finished strong in the second day of the Tom O'Briant Memorial to win the tournament with a 288-301 score.  Oglethorpe made a strong second day push with a 295 to come within three strokes, but the Monarchs' 4-under-par day one helped them hold onto the lead.  Nick and Matt Bova, brothers from Bloomington, Illinois, both shot a 144 to tie for the individual win.

Junior John Duckworth shot a 148 (72-76) to finish in a tie for 12th.  Sophomore Trey Howell shot a 153 (76-77) to tie for 31st.  Junior Corey Johnson rounded out the Monarchs with a 155 (77-78)in a tie for 40th.

The Tom O'Briant included seven of the top 25 teams in Division III based on the recent poll conducted by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

The men's golf team will travel to the Gordin Classic in Myrtle Beach, SC October 15-16.

Complete Results