Tyler Davis wins Medalist honors with record-tying 140, leads Men's Golf to team title at Defiance Invitational

By Tim Glon

DEFIANCE — Sophomore Tyler Davis tied a school record with a 36-hole total of 140, leading the Ohio Northern men's golf team to the team title at the 5-team Defiance Spring Invitational on Saturday-Sunday at Eagle Rock Golf Course.

ONU (40-16 overall) carded a team score of 296-298—594, which is the third-lowest 36-hole total in school history.

Ohio Northern has now come in first in three consecutive tournaments.

Hanover (Ind.) was second with a 300-311—611, Tiffin was third with a 305-319—624 and Defiance was fourth with a 307-322—639.

Davis fired a 2-under par 69 in the first round and an even par 71 in the second round to lead the 40-man field.

Senior Colin Burns and freshman Zach Goodchild tied for sixth with 151s, sophomore Blaine Ricketts tied for ninth with a 76-77—153 and junior Rick Deichert tied for 16th with a 78-81—157 for ONU.

Playing as an individual, senior Ryan Wirtz tied for second with a 74-75—149.

The Polar Bears will return to action Thursday with a dual meet against Heidelberg at the River Greens Golf Course in West Lafayette, Ohio.

Team Standings

1. Ohio Northern 296-298—594, 2. Hanover (Ind.) 300-311—611, 3. Tiffin 305319—624, 4. Defiance 307-332—639, 5. Cleary (Mich.) 312-331—643.

Top 5 Individuals

1. Tyler Davis (ONU) 69-71—140, t2. Ryan Wirtz (ONU) 74-75—149, t2. Alex Miday (DC) 70-79—149, t2. Will Hudson (TU) 74-75—149, 5. Patric Geary (HC) 73.

Ohio Northern Individual Results

1. Tyler Davis 69-71—140, t6. Colin Burns 79-72—151, t6. Zach Goodchild 7378—151, t9. Blaine Ricketts 76-77—153, t16. Rick Deichert 78-81—159.

Other Ohio Northern Individuals

t2. Ryan Wirtz 74-75—149, t21. Tim Monroe 82-79—161, t30. Riku Watanabe 91-79—170, 39. T.J. Hoersten 98-90—188.