Men's Golf 2/15/2022 4:11:00 PM by Rob Knox, Associate AD for Strategic Communications

UNCG Wins Advance Golf Partners Tournament

Men's Golf 2/15/2022 4:11:00 PM by Rob Knox, Associate AD for Strategic Communications

UNCG Wins Advance Golf Partners Tournament

PALM CITY, Fla. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's golf team saved its best for last to win the Advance Golf Partners Tournament.

The Spartans shot a final round of 290 to finish ahead of 20 schools. UNCG ended the three-day event six-over, three strokes better than Creighton (+9). It was a terrific way for the Spartans to begin the spring portion of their schedule.

Fueled by a trio of golfers who finished at even-par, the Spartans overcame a solid individual performance by Creighton's Jackson Thompson.

Information
Course: Hammock Creek Golf Club
Par/Yardage: 72/7,169

Quotable
UNCG head coach Terrance Stewart on the victory.
"It was a complete team win this week. I am very proud of the entire team working so hard to improve. The results will come over time."

Symon Balbin on how the Spartans were able to win the tournament.
"It felt good to finally get it done with these guys. Over the past year, we've slowly matured and gotten better at handling the moment and pulling through. We're still a young team, and it's nice to know that. It was a battle this week with the winds being 15-25 miles per hour with a bit of rain. It's tough to keep your composure out there in those conditions, and we held up pretty well and got the job done. The ultimate difference was the taste we got at NC State's tournament in the fall. We didn't seal the deal then, but it made us hungrier than ever and pushed us to win this week."

How It Happened

Nick Lyerly, Balbin, and Jack Marcotte shot an even-par 72.
Randall Hudson and Noah Connor finished two over after shooting a 74.
Balbin shined on the front nine, where he had four of his five birdies.
Balbin shot a two-under 34 on the front nine.
Lyerly was consistent on the back nine as he birdied or pared eight of the nine holes.
Marcotte was a three-under 33 on the front nine.
Marcotte helped his overall score with birdies on the second, fifth, and eighth holes.
Competing as individuals, Zack Swanson and Tommy Lamb shot a final round 73 (+1).
Overall, Lyerly finished fourth overall with a 213 (-3).
Balbin was tied for 11th overall with a 217 (+1).
Hudson was tied for 14th overall as he finished a stroke behind Balbin.

Up Next

UNCG travels to Dorado, Puerto Rico, where it will serve as the host for the Dorado Beach Collegiate Tournament from Sunday, February 27 through Tuesday, March 1, 2022.
In addition to UNCG, the following schools are scheduled to compete: Wofford, James Madison, Campbell, West Point, Middle Tennessee State, Old Dominion, Virginia Tech, Rutgers, VCU, Elon, Drexel, George Mason, and Ball State.

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Players Mentioned

Symon Balbin: PLAYER; 5' 8"; Junior

Noah Connor: PLAYER; 5' 8"; Junior

Randall Hudson: PLAYER; 6' 0"; Sophomore

Tommy Lamb: PLAYER; 6' 1"; Sophomore

Nick Lyerly: PLAYER; 5' 11"; Graduate Student

Jack Marcotte: PLAYER; 6' 2"; Junior

Zack Swanson: PLAYER; 5' 11"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Symon Balbin
: 5' 8"; Junior
: PLAYER

Noah Connor
: 5' 8"; Junior
: PLAYER

Randall Hudson
: 6' 0"; Sophomore
: PLAYER

Tommy Lamb
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: PLAYER

Nick Lyerly
: 5' 11"; Graduate Student
: PLAYER

Jack Marcotte
: 6' 2"; Junior
: PLAYER

Zack Swanson
: 5' 11"; Senior
: PLAYER