Carbondale Reporter

Southern Illinois Men's Golf concluded their 2024 fall season at the Ka'anapali Classic in Lahaina, Hawaii. The team finished 20th out of 21 teams with a score of 855 (+3), trailing the tournament champion Oklahoma by 45 strokes.

Head coach Justin Fetcho reflected on the team's performance, stating, "The result is not what we wanted this week, but there were bright spots. We are still learning and growing each time out."

Anthony De Schutter led the Salukis, finishing tied for 42nd with a score of 209 (-4). After adjusting to the course in round one, he achieved scores of 69 (-2) and 68 (-3) in rounds two and three respectively.

Other Saluki players' performances included Carsen Silliman tying for 88th with a score of +3 (216), Jan Wdowka placing 93rd at +4 (217), Leon Heitz and Oliver Ulrich both tying for 99th at +5 (218), and Lucas Lasley tying for 79th at +8 (221).

In round one, Carsen Silliman led with a score of 69 (-2). Jan Wdowka returned to action scoring a round one score of 70 (-1). Oliver Ulrich had notable scores in rounds two and three with a second-round score of 70 (-1) and an even-par third round.

Fetcho emphasized discipline on the course saying, "We must stay disciplined and control our emotions on the course. We have too many unforced errors when we are just slightly off."

The Salukis will begin their spring season on February 10 in Mobile, Alabama at the Hal Williams Collegiate.

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