KCC golfers take 2nd in Missouri

NIXA, Mo. - The Kirkwood men's golf team placed second at the Evangel Spring Invitational at the Fremont Hills County Club Tuesday.

It was the first event of the season for Kirkwood, which is ranked No. 1 in the country in NJCAA Division II.

Evangel edged the Eagles by two shots, 610-612, for top honors out of 10 teams in the tournament that was held Monday and Tuesday in Nixa, Mo. The event attracted teams from two-year schools and four-year schools.

James Morgan led Kirkwood with rounds of 79 and 71 for a 36-hole total of 8-over-par 150. Kolby Shackelford finished in fifth place at 9-over 151 with rounds of 78 and 73.

Brandon McCarty tied for seventh place at 12-over 154.

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Evangel 610
2. Kirkwood 612
3. Central Methodist 619
4. Kansas City Community College 632
5. Graceland 671
6. College of the Ozarks 678
7. Dordt 686
8. Westminster 689
9. Evangel "B' 701
10. Crowley Ridge College 718

KIRKWOOD

4. James Morgan 79-71=150
5. Kolby Shackelford 78-73=151
7. Brandon McCarty 79-75=154
12. Sebastian Carranza 76-81=157
14. Harry Oddy 81-77=158
23. JD Pollard 81-86=167
24. Jacob Patterson 86-82=168