September 19, 2023

Pair of top-five performances lead Tech to sixth at The Grover Page Classic

JACKSON, Tenn. – Another solid day on the links led the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a sixth-place performance at The Grover Page Classic Tuesday afternoon, as the purple and gold concluded action at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.

By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information

JACKSON, Tenn. – Another solid day on the links led the Tennessee Tech men's golf team to a sixth-place performance at The Grover Page Classic Tuesday afternoon, as the purple and gold concluded action at Jackson Country Club in Jackson, Tenn.

The Golden Eagles turned in a 1-over 289 for the final round of the week, finishing the tournament at 6-under with an 858, just four shots back of fifth-place Belmont. Host UT Martin captured the title behind a 23-under 841 for the week. Missouri State's Hampus Wijkstrom held on to his individual lead to win medalist honors with a 14-under 202.

A pair of All-Tournament performances led the Tech crew for the week, with returning All-OVC golfers Jackson Skeen and Anders Larson tying for fourth place among the 93-man field. Skeen delivered four birdies as part of a 2-over 74 on the day to account for his 7-under 209.

A sophomore, Larson carded his third consecutive round under par for the event with his second 69 in as many days. He also produced a 7-under 209 to set a new career-low performance, backed by six birdies throughout the final round.

Showing consistency again, fellow sophomore Haden Maxwell delivered a 2-over 74 with three birdies to his credit. He tied for 37th overall after securing a 4-over 220 for the week.

Veterans Sean Anderson and Mark McDearman both tied for 60th in the field with scores of 224. Anderson tallied a pair of birdies and an eagle on the par-5 fifth on his way to a 4-over 76. McDearman shot even par for the day, racking up four birdies for a 72.

Completing his first collegiate tournament was rookie Peyton Ogle, tying for 73rd with a 228. Competing as an individual, he tallied a final round of 79 with four birdies. Also taking part as an individual, junior Alexander Bassel tied for 78th with a 229 after posting an even-par 72 with three birdies on Tuesday.

The Golden Eagles will return to action at The Carolina Cup in Spartanburg, S.C. The three-day event, hosted by USC Upstate at The Carolina Country Club, will run from Sunday, Oct. 8 through Tuesday, Oct. 10.

Top 5 Teams:
1.	UT Martin	274-283-284=841	-23
T-2.	Missouri State	287-277-285=849	-15
T-2.	SIUE	283-278-288=849	-15
4.	Presbyterian	284-279-290=853	-11
5.	Belmont	292-277-285=854	-10
6.	Tennessee Tech	*284-285-289=858*	-6

Leaderboard (93 Golfers)
1.	Hampus Wijkstrom (Missouri State)	67-65-70=202	-14
T-4.	Jackson Skeen	69-66-74=209	-7
T-4.	Anders Larson	69-71-69=209	-7
T-37.	Haden Maxwell	72-74-74=220	+4
T-54.	Sean Anderson	74-74-76=224	+8
T-54.	Mark McDearman	78-74-72=224	+8
T-73.	Peyton Ogle (I)	72-77-79=228	+12
T-78.	Alexander Bassel (I)	77-80-72=229	+13