Central Michigan University Athletics
Saturday, April 27
Westfield, Ind. (The Club at Chatham Hills)
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Mid-American Conference Championship
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Chippewa Golfers 8th Through Two Rounds at Chatham Hills
4/27/2024 6:38:00 PM | Men's Golf
Yturralde Leads CMU, Tied for 13th
WESTFIELD, Ind. – After a competitive start to the opening round of the Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Championship, Central Michigan Men's Golf fell from 7th to 8th in the rankings after round two on Saturday at The Club at Chatham Hills.
"Today I feel as though our youthfulness as a program may have reared its head," said Head Coach Kevin Jennings. "It was very, very windy today, and we were playing alright, but we let that wind get to us, let a couple scores get away from us, and those can escalate."
"We've got to tighten up and execute our strategy a little better, so we can score better."
The Chippewas' player in the No. 1 slot, Philippe Yturralde, shot 1-over 73, combined with Friday's 71 to sit even through two rounds at 144. The sophomore is tied for 13th headed into Sunday's final round.
Having carded an even 72 on Friday, senior Arie Jackman shot 75 and is currently 20th in the individual standings with a score of 147 (+3).
Easton Phillips shot an improved 76, after carding 78 on Friday, and is now tied for 36th with 154 (+10).
Jeffrey Andrus is tied for 41st, carding 76 and 80 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Freshman Trey Rusthoven closed out the second round tied for 43rd and shot 83 in round two, 79 in round one.
Despite being the youngest program in the MAC Championship, the Chippewas are no stranger to a challenging venue and strong competition. Ahead of the Championship at Chatham Hills, a course designed by renowned golf course designer Pete Dye, CMU competed in the Surf Club Invitational at Dye's named 'Pete Dye Golf Club' in Bridgeport, W. Va.
"The intent is to have us play the highest levels of competition as well as some of the best, if not better, venues," Jennings said. "Logically, that will prepare you to compete at a high level. If you're able to play challenging venues and against solid competition, it typically will allow you to perform better and on a consistent basis at a higher level."
The Chippewas will tee off for the final round of the MAC Championship on Sunday (9 a.m.).
"We're going to work on being more committed in the shots that we're hitting," Jennings said. "As well as trusting your instincts, and that's really the best advice I can provide at this stage; that can allow the team to play their game and pursue their best competition that they can for that day.
"Right now we're working out some kinks, but we've got to trust our instincts, stick to the game plan and execute it."
"Today I feel as though our youthfulness as a program may have reared its head," said Head Coach Kevin Jennings. "It was very, very windy today, and we were playing alright, but we let that wind get to us, let a couple scores get away from us, and those can escalate."
"We've got to tighten up and execute our strategy a little better, so we can score better."
The Chippewas' player in the No. 1 slot, Philippe Yturralde, shot 1-over 73, combined with Friday's 71 to sit even through two rounds at 144. The sophomore is tied for 13th headed into Sunday's final round.
Having carded an even 72 on Friday, senior Arie Jackman shot 75 and is currently 20th in the individual standings with a score of 147 (+3).
Easton Phillips shot an improved 76, after carding 78 on Friday, and is now tied for 36th with 154 (+10).
Jeffrey Andrus is tied for 41st, carding 76 and 80 on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Freshman Trey Rusthoven closed out the second round tied for 43rd and shot 83 in round two, 79 in round one.
Despite being the youngest program in the MAC Championship, the Chippewas are no stranger to a challenging venue and strong competition. Ahead of the Championship at Chatham Hills, a course designed by renowned golf course designer Pete Dye, CMU competed in the Surf Club Invitational at Dye's named 'Pete Dye Golf Club' in Bridgeport, W. Va.
"The intent is to have us play the highest levels of competition as well as some of the best, if not better, venues," Jennings said. "Logically, that will prepare you to compete at a high level. If you're able to play challenging venues and against solid competition, it typically will allow you to perform better and on a consistent basis at a higher level."
The Chippewas will tee off for the final round of the MAC Championship on Sunday (9 a.m.).
"We're going to work on being more committed in the shots that we're hitting," Jennings said. "As well as trusting your instincts, and that's really the best advice I can provide at this stage; that can allow the team to play their game and pursue their best competition that they can for that day.
"Right now we're working out some kinks, but we've got to trust our instincts, stick to the game plan and execute it."
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