OSU wins golf tournament

Under cloudy and windy conditions, the Oregon State men’s golf team finished the two-day NW Winter Shootout up by 20-strokes over rival Oregon.

Both teams were competing with their junior varsity squads.

Despite the windy weather conditions combined with added distance off of the tees and difficult pin locations, the Beavers finished 10-strokes better than the competition with a 297.

“The conditions were very tough today, probably added five or six shots from yesterday. Anything around par today was a great score,” OSU coach Brian Watts said. “Our guys battled and fought hard and came away with a win, I’m proud of those guys and it was a lot of fun to watch them compete this week.”

Alex Williams, playing as an individual, took home the first-place prize, finishing 1-over par with a 143. Oregon State claimed the top five spots on the individual leaderboard.

“Alex is very patient out on the golf course and usually plays within himself. I don’t think he ever got himself into too much trouble today and played very solid golf,” Watts said.

Jeremiah Oliver and Tyler Simpson finished in a tie for second place with matching scores of 144. Oliver posted a 73 and Simpson a 75 on the second day.

Clayton Moe finished the tournament tied for 8th after being 8-over for the day. He shot a 2-under 69 in the first round. Freshman Brandon Taylor finished in 12th place, shooting a 6-over 77.

The Beavers will compete Monday at the USC Collegiate Invitational.

Team scores: 1. OSU 282-297-579 (+11); 2. Oregon 292-307-599 (+31); 3. Western Washington 4. 294-308-602 (+34); 4. British Columbia 300-315-615 (+47); 5. Concordia U. (OR) n 304-313-617 (+49); 6. Linfield College 311-325-636 (+68).