Iowa In Eighth At Golden Gopher Invite

Iowa In Eighth At Golden Gopher Invite

Sept. 12, 2010

WAYZATA, MN – The University of Iowa men’s golf team is in eighth place after two rounds of the Golden Gopher Invitational. The Hawkeyes are 19 strokes over par with a team score of 595 while Louisiana State is leading the 11-team field with a 582 (+6). In its sixth year, the Golden Gopher Invitational is being played on the par 72, 7,020-yard Spring Hill Golf Course in Wayzata, MN.

Junior Chris Brant is tied for ninth and leading the Black and Gold after firing a total of 144, even par. The Edwardsville, IL, native recorded seven holes under par, including an ace on the 231-yard, par 3 hole eight during his second round.

Brad Hopfinger is also in the top-15 individually (T12) after a 36-hole total of 146 (+2). The senior carded five birdies on the day. Senior Vince India fired an opening round at even par but ended the day tied for 23rd with a total score of 150 (+6). Junior Barrett Kelpin recorded a 156 (+12) and is tied for 40th while Brad George is tied for 47th. The junior posted a two round total of 159 (+15).

The final round of competition will be begin Monday at 8:30 a.m. (CT). Follow the action live at golfstatresults.com.

Team Results
1. LSU 301-281=582 (+6)
2. Kent State 291-293=584 (+8)
3. Arkansas 297-291=588 (+12)
Charlotte 294-294=588 (+12)
5. UNCG 292-299=591 (+15)
6. Minnesota 292-300=592 (+16)
7. Lamar 300-294=594 (+18)
8. IOWA 293-302=595 (+19)
9. SMU 292-304=596 (+20)
10. Wisconsin 304-308=612 (+36)
11. Marquette 310-315=625 (+49)

Individual Results – Par 72 (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. John Hahn (Kent State) 68-67=135 (-9)
2. Kelly Kraft (SMU) 71-68=139 (-5)
3. Sebastian Cappelen (Arkansas) 73-67=140 (-4)
T9. Chris Brant (UI) 69-75=144 (E)
T12. Brad Hopfinger (UI) 73-73=146 (+2)
T23. Vince India (UI) 72-78=150 (+6)
T40. Barrett Kelpin (UI) 80-76=156 (+12)
T47. Bradley George (UI) 79-80=159 (+15)