Wayne State University Athletics

Men's Golf 3/12/2022 6:39:00 PM Cameron Weidenthaler, Assistant Media Relations Director

Men's Golf Wins BrownGolf Intercollegiate

The Warriors are bringing home some hardware to begin the Spring.

JACKSON SPRING, N.C. -- The Wayne State University men's golf program began its Spring schedule on Friday and Saturday at the BrownGolf Intercollegiate. The Warriors led after round one with a 289 and posted a 292 on Saturday to win the 36-hole event by 13 strokes with a 581. WSU was receiving votes in the latest Bushnell/Golfweek Division II Coaches Poll.

The event was played at Foxfire Golf Course (Par 72 / 6,725 Yards).

LEADING THE WAY
Josh DiCarlo (Amherstburg, Ont.) posted his first collegiate tournament victory by shooting a 143 (71, 72). He was one stroke better than Connor Bennink and Elijah Ruppert, both from Gannon.

Josh DiCarlo (right) with his individual champion trophy.

TEAM RESULTS
Wayne State topped the 20-team field. The teams that were unable to catch the Warriors were Davis & Elkins (594), Gannon (594) and California (Pa.) (595).

WSU RESULTS
Max Leppelmeier (Wauseon, Ohio / Pettisville) carded a 145 (72, 73) to finish tied-for-fourth, while Sean Niles (Northville, Mich. / Detroit Catholic Central) shot a 146 (71, 75) and placed seventh.

Luke Pelak (Mattawan, Mich.) competed as an individual but was solid and posted a 148 (76, 72) to tie-for-ninth. Mat Hawryluk (Chatham, Ont.) also tied-for-ninth with a 148 (75, 73)

Garret Day (Chatham, Ont.) finished his two days with a 153 (79, 74), while Matt Pelak (Mattawan, Mich.) shot a 160 (80, 80), playing unattached.

Tyler Hurtubise (Essex, Ont.) was WSU's third individuals and he collected a 160 (78, 82).

COACH HORN'S THOUGHTS
"It's not how big you are but it's how big you play and that is the defining quote to describe Josh DiCarlo's first college win. Max Lepplemeier had a fantastic showing in his first college tournament finishing in the top five. Excellent play up and down the lineup from everybody. Every Warrior contributed and our team score of 581 in awful weather conditions was outstanding. We beat a really good Davis & Elkins team by 13. They went to the national finals this past year. Our team overcame many obstacles this weekend to play great golf and not let distractions interfere with their goal."

UP NEXT
The Green & Gold will compete at the SVSU Spring Invitational on March 19-20 in Lexington, Ky.

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Players Mentioned

Garret Day: 6' 5"; Redshirt Sophomore

Josh DiCarlo: 5' 7"; Junior

Mat Hawryluk: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Tyler Hurtubise: 6' 3"; Freshman

Sean Niles: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

Matt Pelak: 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore

Max Leppelmeier: 5' 10"; Freshman

Luke Pelak: 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Garret Day
: 6' 5"; Redshirt Sophomore

Josh DiCarlo
: 5' 7"; Junior

Mat Hawryluk
: 6' 0"; Sophomore

Tyler Hurtubise
: 6' 3"; Freshman

Sean Niles
: 6' 0"; Redshirt Senior

Matt Pelak
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore

Max Leppelmeier
: 5' 10"; Freshman

Luke Pelak
: 6' 3"; Redshirt Sophomore