HOWEY-IN-THE-HILLS, Fla. - The third-ranked Washington and Lee University men's golf team finished in a T-9th place out of 24 teams while junior Jonathan McEwen and sophomore Tim Kaufman finished in the top-ten at the NCAA Preview at the Mission Inn Resort.

The Blue and White moved up one spot to finish in a tie for ninth place out of 24 teams after posting a two-under-par 286 in the final round, wrapping up the tournament at 14-over (292–296–286—874). Emory claimed the team title with a score of two-over (282–289–291—862), edging out Methodist by one stroke.

The Generals played the front nine at three-under-par, recording seven birdies and an eagle, and shot one-over-par on the back nine with nine birdies during the final round of action. Holes 9 and 10 proved especially favorable for the team, as they played both to a combined six-under-par, including three birdies on the 540-yard, par-5 10th hole.

COURSE BASICS

• Mission Inn Resort | El Campeon Course
• Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
• Par 71 | Yardage 6,750
• Total Average Score: 74.77 (240 rounds)
• Round 3 Average Score: 74.42 (120 rounds)

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Junior Jonathan McEwen led the way for the Generals with a tie for fourth place out of 120 golfers, finishing the tournament at six-under par (69–72–68—209). In the final round, McEwen carded six birdies en route to a four-under 68, adding 11 pars. Four of his birdies came in a five-hole stretch on holes 12, 13, 14, and 16. He tied for third in both eagles (1) and birdies (14), ranked T-5th in par-5 scoring at two-under, T-12th in par-3 scoring (even par), T-14th in par-4 scoring at seven-under (4.64 avg.), and T-29th in total pars with 34.
• Sophomore Tim Kaufman climbed six spots on the final day to tie for ninth place at two-under par (73–71–69—213) after shooting a three-under 69 in the final round. Kaufman opened with back-to-back birdies, then went four-under in a three-hole stretch with two birdies and an eagle. He finished T-2nd in par-5 scoring at seven-under (4.36 avg.), and also tied for third in both eagles (1) and birdies (14). Kaufman ranked T-12th in par-3 scoring, playing those holes at even par.
• Sophomore Charlie Krasnewich turned in a tie for 67th place with a score of 11-over par (74–78–74—226). He closed the tournament with a two-over 74, carding three birdies and ten pars. Krasnewich tied for 29th in par-5 scoring, playing those holes at two-under par.
• First-year William Hull moved up five spots on the final day, finishing tied for 86th at 14-over par (78–76–75—229). Hull shot a three-over 75 in the final round, highlighted by back-to-back birdies on holes 9 and 10, along with 11 pars.
• Senior Turner Edwards rounded out the Generals' lineup with a tie for 97th place (76–77–78—231). He shot a six-over 78 in the final round, tallying two birdies and eight pars.

FINAL TOP FIVE TEAM STANDINGS

• 1. No. 6 Emory (+2)
• 2. No. 7 Methodist (+3)
• 3. No. 3 Oglethorpe (+4)
• 4. No. 8 Illinois Wesleyan (+6)
• 5. No. 5 Huntingdon (+8)

TEAM PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

• Par 3 Scoring: 3.25 avg. (+15) – 16th of 24 teams
• Par 4 Scoring: 4.17 avg. (+26) – T-10th of 24 teams
• Par 5 Scoring: 4.85 avg. (-8) – T-4th of 24 team
• Total Eagles: 2 (McEwen & Kaufman) - T-2nd most in the field
• Total Birdies: 44 – T-5th most in the field
• Total Pars: 150 - T-19th most in the field
• Fewest Bogeys: 67 – 5th most in the field
• Double Bogey+: 6– 3rd least in the field

UP NEXT

• The third-ranked Generals are back in action on October 13 & 14 as they travel to Ligonier, Pa. for the Tartan Invitational at Laurel Valley Golf Club.

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