SAGINAW, Mich. - In the first meet of the season, the NMU men's golf team finished in 9th of 14 teams, shooting a collective +31 over 36 holes.

The Wildcats sat in 4th place after day one, shooting a +8, but took a slight step back on day two, shooting a +23 for the two-day total of +31. Wayne State (B) won the tournament, shooting a score of -3. Wayne State (A) took second place at +5. 

Northern was led by Walter Ylitalo who carded a +3 first round of 75 followed by a second round +2 (74) for a two-day total of +5 (149). His score was good for 21st in the tournament, with nine birdies over 36 holes. 
 
Right behind was his brother Arthur, who golfed rounds of +1 (73) and + 5 (77) for a two-day score of +6 (150). Over his 36 holes, Arthur carded seven birdies. 

Eric Yun took third on the team with a +2 (74) on day one and a +6 (78) in the second round. Russel Sprecher +2 (74) and +12 (84) and Tyler Annala +6 (78) and +10 (82) rounded out the scoring for the Green and Gold. 

The full results can be found here. 


Up Next
The Wildcats will next compete at the Motor City Shakedown hosted by Wayne State on September 30 - October 1.