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GOLF | Spring Season Tees Off in Arizona at National Invitational Tournament
1/28/2024 10:46:00 AM | Men's Golf
TUCSON, Ariz. - Embarking on a southern journey, Saint Mary's Men's Golf is poised to start the spring season at the National Invitational Tournament hosted by the University of Arizona.
Taking place at the challenging Catalina Course on the Omni Tucson National Golf Club, renowned for hosting a PGA Champions Tour Event, the Gaels are set to contend against Arizona, the reigning team champions and other top programs from around the nation.
 
After an impressive fall season marked by multiple top-five finishes and a team win in Fresno, the Gaels are riding high into this tournament, building on their success in the Bahamas where they shot a program-record 22-under par 266 in the final round at the White Sands Invitational, securing a third-place finish. Individually, Connor Reis led the charge with a remarkable 10-under 62, landing him in second place, just one shot behind the winner.
 
THE FIELD
The schools competing alongside the Gaels are Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Fresno State, Iowa State, LMU, Missouri, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara, SMU, Stanford, TCU, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Mexico State, and San Diego.
 
THE LINEUP
The Saint Mary's lineup is composed of Kristian Bressum, Connor Reis, Aidan Lee, James Watney, and Jack Jerge.
 
FOLLOW LIVE
The tournament kicks off on Monday with 36 holes starting at 8:30 and concludes on Tuesday with the final round also commencing at 8:30. Fans can stay engaged with all the action by clicking here.
 
#GaelsRise
 
Taking place at the challenging Catalina Course on the Omni Tucson National Golf Club, renowned for hosting a PGA Champions Tour Event, the Gaels are set to contend against Arizona, the reigning team champions and other top programs from around the nation.
After an impressive fall season marked by multiple top-five finishes and a team win in Fresno, the Gaels are riding high into this tournament, building on their success in the Bahamas where they shot a program-record 22-under par 266 in the final round at the White Sands Invitational, securing a third-place finish. Individually, Connor Reis led the charge with a remarkable 10-under 62, landing him in second place, just one shot behind the winner.
THE FIELD
The schools competing alongside the Gaels are Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Fresno State, Iowa State, LMU, Missouri, University of New Mexico, Santa Clara, SMU, Stanford, TCU, Texas A&M, West Virginia, Wyoming, New Mexico State, and San Diego.
THE LINEUP
The Saint Mary's lineup is composed of Kristian Bressum, Connor Reis, Aidan Lee, James Watney, and Jack Jerge.
FOLLOW LIVE
The tournament kicks off on Monday with 36 holes starting at 8:30 and concludes on Tuesday with the final round also commencing at 8:30. Fans can stay engaged with all the action by clicking here.
#GaelsRise
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