Longwood University Athletics

FARMVILLE, Va. – In their final tune up prior to the Big South Championship starting on Sunday, April 18, Longwood men's golf ended the Wofford Invitational with final scores of 299-290-304—893 (+29) to place 14^th on Tuesday afternoon.
 
Miles Parroco ended with 15 birdies, the second most in the 81-golfer field to tie for the team lead with in 37th. He fired a final round of 75 (+3) with four birdies, and posted final scores of 76-71-75—222 (+6).
 
Brandon Weaver matched Parroco at six-over, firing a final round 76 (+4) to end at 76-70-76—222 (+6). His day included the third eagle of the tournament for Longwood, as he ended with the fifth best scoring average on par five holes with 4.25 (-9).
 
After struggling in his first two rounds on day one, Ryan Hammer bounced back to record the best score of the day for Longwood with an even-par 72. He notched four birdies and no holes worse than a bogey in his final 18 holes, finishing with scores of 82-84-72—238 (+22).
 
"Simply put, today was not good," said Longwood head coach Kevin Fillman. "There's no reason for it.  It's April, so we've had plenty of time to get ready, and it was a near perfect day to play.  I would like to say this week served as a good tune up for the conference tournament, but, to be honest, I'm probably leaving here with more questions than answers.
 
"It was great to see Ryan [Hammer] bounce back after a difficult day yesterday.  We're just going to have to get to work over the next couple days and go see what we can do next week."
 
Brendan Dunphy closed his tournament with an 83 (+11), as he ranked 61st with a card of 73-72-83—228 (+12). Nick Rakes followed with a 67th finish, ending at 74-77-81—232 (+16).
 
As a team, Longwood totaled 47 birdies and three eagles across three rounds as they wrapped up their regular season slate. The Lancers will now turn their attention to the Big South Championship, scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, April 18-21 at the Patriot Golf Club in Ninety Six, S.C. Each school will play 54 holes in stroke play, with the top four teams advancing to match play.
 
14. Longwood, 299-290-304—893 (+29)
T37. Brandon Weaver, 76-71-75—222 (+6)
T37. Miles Parroco, 76-70-76—222 (+6)
T61. Brendan Dunphy, 73-72-83—228 (+12)
T67. Nick Rakes, 74-77-81—232 (+16)
74. Ryan Hammer, 82-84-72—238 (+22)
 
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