Tuesday, March 14th, 2006

Piedmont Men's Golf Team Finishes Second At The Orchard Spring Invitational

The host Piedmont College men's golf team continued its early spring schedule struggles this afternoon with a runner-up finish at The Orchard 2006 Spring Invitational. The Lions carded a team score of 341 which was good for second place in the three-team event.

The tournament was played in tough conditions with gusting winds up to 40 mph and cold temperatures. Truett-McConnell handled the conditions and the course the best winning the event with a team score of 327. TMC's Nathan Rau was low medalist with a seven-over 79.

For Piedmont, Andy Cartwright finished in a tie for second out of 17 golfers with a nine-over 81.

Piedmont returns to action on Sunday, March 19th when the Lions participate in the Piedmont College vs. Centre College Men's/Women's Challenge.

The Orchard 2006 Spring Collegiate Invitational
The Orchard Golf & Country Club - Clarkesville, GA
Par 72 - 6,613 Yards
Complete Tournament Results

Team Finishes	Score	Piedmont	Score
1. Truett-McConnell College	327	t2. Andy Cartwright	81 (+9)
2. Piedmont College	341	t7. Matt Howell	86 (+14)
3. Webster University	342	t7. Stephen Giddens	86 (+14)
		t13. Matt Goodall	88 (+16)