MSU Golf (HTM)

CHARLESTON, Ill. -- The Eastern Illinois men's golf squad will tee off the fall portion of the schedule on Monday (Sep. 14), competing at a fall tournament being hosted by league foe Morehead State.

The two-day invite begins following a Sunday practice round and will conclude on Tuesday.

Leading the Panthers this season will be sophomore Gino Parrodi, who finished with the top finish at last spring's Ohio Valley Conference Championship.  He is also fresh off participating in the United States Amateur Golf Championship, barely missing the final cut.

Also in the mix will be seniors Matt Bird and Lucas Mannix, while junior Francisco Cherizola and sophomores Sean Dozier, Kevin Flack and David Lawrence will look to make a mark early in the fall season.

Newcomers include Ryan Frederick, Tommy Ponce, and Travis Smyczynski.  Smyczynski was a first alternate at the recent U.S. Amateur action over the summer break, but with no withdrawals, was unable to officially compete.

In fall of 2008, the Panthers earned three top 10 finishes, including fifth place at the Butler Invite.

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Next up for the Panthers will be a Sept. 25-28 meet in Lemont, Ill., to be hosted by DePaul.  Last year, EIU finished in 13th place at the annual Blue Devil fall gathering.

... for more info, contact Bart Rettberg, Asst. SID