Gaffney, SC – The Bees teed off the Pioneers Invitational, a two-round tournament hosted by Spartanburg Methodist College, on February 23rd. The course was 6953 yards, a par-72, and played in two 18 hole rounds. Facing tough, windy conditions, SCAD Men's Golf was down 3 shots as a team in the first round. After putting up a fight, the team tied for second going into the final round. The Bees had the lead with 9 holes to play, and shot +48, placing 6th out of 15 teams. In a noteworthy performance, Freshman Brian Berta finished solo 9th out of 87 players. 

COURSE INFORMATION:

• Two 18 Hole Rounds
• Par 72
• 6953 yards
• 15 Teams

TEAM SCORE:

• +48, 6th place out of 15 Teams

MEN'S INDIVIDUAL SCORES:

• 9th - Brian Berta (Cordoba, Argentina / Advertising & Branding): +8 total
• 14th - Nico Insua (Marbella, Spain / Undeclared): +11 total
• 15th - Pierce Long (London, England / Advertising & Branding): +12 total
• T30 - Manuel Ojea (Mercedes, Argentina / Advertising & Branding): +17 total
• T34 - Paolo Forcellini (Bucaramanga, Columbia / Advertising & Branding): +19 total

WHAT'S NEXT? The SCAD Men's Golf will be back on the green on March 2nd to compete in the Spring Skyhawk Invitational.