Harry Mussatto Golf Course | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
Harry Mussatto Golf Course | Western Illinois University Leathernecks
The Western Illinois University men's golf team will compete in the SIUE Dolenc Invitational from September 29 to 30 at the Gateway National Golf Links in Madison, Illinois. This tournament marks the third of four scheduled events for the Leathernecks this fall.
The team features three returning players from last season. Bayden Hubacher and Nathan Tillman, who participated in all four tournaments last year, are among those returning. Mateo Rascon, a Burlington, Iowa native who also played every event last season and tied for 18th at the OVC Championships, is back as well. Owen Howe of Johnston, Iowa returns after tying for 38th at the OVC Championships, while Maverick Schwabe rejoins after placing 29th at that same event.
New additions to the roster include Easton Korell from New Sharon, Iowa—winner of the Western Iowa Junior Open with River Valley Golf Club—and Julian Ramon Ortiz from San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
The SIUE Dolenc Invitational will begin with two rounds on Monday followed by a final round on Tuesday. The field includes teams such as SIUE, Belmont, Bradley, Eastern Illinois, Green Bay, Idaho, Lindenwood, Missouri State, Morehead State, Northern Iowa, Omaha, Southern Indiana, Southern Utah, Tennessee State, UT Martin, Weber State, Wichita State and Western Illinois.
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