Bangor Leads Tartans to Third at Edward Jones Shootout

(APOLLO, Pa.) – At the final day of the Edward Jones Shootout Sunday, April 13, the Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team shot a 301 on day two to place third.  The Tartans ended the 36-hole event with a team score of 599.  Allegheny won the two-day event that was held at the par-70, The Links @ Spring Church in Apollo, Pa. with a team score of 591.

Oliver White from Allegheny College defended his individual medalist honor as he carded a 36-hole score of 140 (69-71). Behind Allegheny in the standings was Saint Vincent with a 592 followed by the Tartans.   

The Tartans were led by senior Ian Bangor (Moon Township, Pa./Sewickley Academy).  Bangor improved four strokes on Sunday from his opening round as he carded a one-over par 71 to finish the Shootout with a 146, placing third individually. Freshman George Qian (Bettendorf, Iowa/Montverde Academy) finished the tournament tied for eighth-place with a 150 (75-75).

Junior Cameron Low (Los Angeles, Calif./Windward)  carded a 151 (73-78) while sophomore Ben DuCarme (McMurray, Pa./Canon-McMillan) was a stroke behind with a 152 (75-77). Freshman Bradley Jennette (Pittsford, N.Y./Sutherland) ended the two-day event with a 167 (83-84).

The Tartans entered a 'B' Team into the Shootout, while all members will be listed as individuals, the team fired a 36-hole score of 618 (307-311).  Freshman Ryan Karbowicz (Avon, Conn.) led the squad with a 150 (72-78) followed by freshman Jordan Klodowski (Kittanning, Pa.) with a 151 (79-72). Junior Justin Fischler (Avon, Conn.) fired back-to-back rounds of 77 to finish with a 154. Senior Jisoo Park (Dix Hills, N.Y./Pendleton School) and junior Derek Cobb (Urbana, Ohio) rounded out the team scoring with a 164 (79-85) and 170 (86-84), respectively.

Carnegie Mellon appreciates the generosity of Tim Bywalski, financial advisor for Edward Jones, for his contribution for the event. The Tartans will hit the links again on Saturday, April 19 when they head to the California (Pa.) Vulcan Invitational held at Cedarbrook Golf Course in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania.