Youngstown State University
Bucknell Invitational
Men’s Golf Concludes Fall Schedule at Bucknell Invitational
10/12/2024 10:08:00 AM | Men's Golf
The Youngstown State men's golf team will conclude its fall schedule with the three-day Bucknell Invitational, which begins on Sunday at Bucknell Golf Club in Lewisburg, Pa.
The Penguins are coming off their first tournament victory of the season after winning the team title at the Red Flash Invitational hosted by Saint Francis on Tuesday at Sunnehanna Country Club in Johnstown, Pa. YSU recorded a two-round team total of 579 in the two-day, 36-hole event to outduel rival Cleveland State by three strokes. The performance ranks as the sixth-lowest 36-hole team score in program history.
Youngstown State had three golfers finish in the top 10 of the individual standings at the Red Flash Invitational. Senior Jacob Sylak (71-73) and sophomore Jake Ryan (72-72) each tied for fourth with a two-round score of 144 while freshman Jordan Kish tied for ninth with a 145 (72-73). All three Penguins registered the best finish of their collegiate career. In addition, freshman Rocco Turner recorded a career-low round of 75 while playing as an individual.
The tournament field at the Bucknell Invitational will feature 17 other schools including Bryant, Bucknell, Canisius, Colgate, Cornell, Fairleigh Dickinson, Hofstra, Holy Cross, Lafayette College, Le Moyne College, Monmouth, Mount St. Mary's, Niagara, Rider, Saint Francis, St. John's and Wagner.
The teams will play 18 holes on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in the three-day, 54-hole event. Tee times off No. 1 and No. 10 are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. each day. The course will play approximately 6,253 yards and par is 70. Live scoring will be available via LeaderboardKing through links posted on YSUsports.com and the program's social media accounts.
Head Coach Tony Joy has announced that YSU's five-player lineup will feature Sylak, Ryan, Ryan Sam, Michael Porter and Kish. In addition, Nolan Shilling will be competing as an individual for the Penguins.
Kish, Ryan and Sam have participated in each of YSU's first five events this fall while Porter and Shilling have each competed in four tournaments. Sylak has participated in each of the last three events heading into the fall finale.
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