The Patriot Golf Team fired a team 297 in round three of the 2013 Heartland Conference Championship on Tuesday to claim victory at The Golf Club of Dallas. Bettering the second place Jets of Newman University, the Patriots were led by Junior Johnny Antle and Senior Jeffrey Juillerat who finished in second and third place, respectively.
"I am definitely proud of the guys as they have reached every goal they set at the beginning of the year, yet saved the best for last. I can't say enough about how hard they have worked and can't wait until we have the chance to compete at regionals," shared Head Coach Kenny Trapp.
Despite cold and windy conditions on Tuesday, Antle managed to put together a solid five-over par round of 75 to conclude his Conference Championship efforts in second place overall (71-71-75). Juillerat continued his consistent play with another four-over par round of 74 on Tuesday earning a third place overall finish for the touranment (71-74-74). Antle and Juillerat earned Heartland Conference All-Tournament Team honors with their top-five finishes on Tuesday.
Sophomore Jamie Youree also contributed to the Patriots' first place victory with his exceptional round of 71 and a ninth place overall finish. Freshman Kyle Beard rounded out scoring for the Patriots by carding a final round 77 (19th place overall).
Juillerat and Senior Austin Struble added All-Heartland Conference Men's Golf Second Team honors with their 2012-2013 campaigns. The Patriots will be back in action May 7-8 for the 2013 NCAA Division II Super-Regional tournament in Tacoma, Washington.
Final Results
All Tournament Team
Myles Miller - Newman
Johnny Antle - Dallas Baptist
Jeffrey Juillerat - Dallas Baptist
Enrique Livas - St. Edward's
Charles Mommaerts - Newman