McLean Sets Program Record at Saints Invitational
HINGHAM, Mass. – Senior Shamus McLean (Groton, Conn.) shot a four-under-par round of 68 to claim medalist honors on Thursday afternoon, helping guide the Mitchell College men's golf team to a second place finish at the Saints Invitational, hosted by Emmanuel College at South Shore Country Club.
The score of 68 marks the lowest round score of McLean's collegiate career and also becomes the lowest round in the Division III era of the Mitchell men's golf program, edging out Jeff Cretella by one stroke. Cretella carded a two-under-par round of 69 at the Mitchell Tri-Match, held at Shennecossett Golf Course in October of 2007.
As a team, the Mariners finished second with a score of 346 (+58), behind only Emmanuel, who shot a 334 as a team. Dean College was third with a 361 and Lesley University claimed fourth place with a 365 on the day.
Senior Jack Hayes carded a 81 (+9) to finish in a three way tie for third place, while freshman Israel Smith (Houston, TX) also claimed a spot in the top-10, shooting a 92 (+20) to claim a tie for 10th. Freshman Nathan Mahoney (Stonington, Conn.) and senior Liam Kane (Waterford, Conn.) shot a 105 (+33) and 107 (+35) respectively to round out the day for the Mariners.
The Mariners will return to action on Wednesday, September 18, when they return to Shennecossett Golf Course to host the Mitchell Invitational II.
