Fuller Shoots Even-Par in Final Day of Badger Invitational

Tuesday, September 13

Madison, Wis.

Western Kentucky University

Hosted by Wisconsin

Photo by: Wyatt Richardson/WKU Athletics

9/13/2022 4:38:00 PM | Men's Golf

VERONA, Wis. – WKU Men's Golf senior Luke Fuller shot an even-par 72 in the final round of Wisconsin's Badger Invitational, leading the way for the Hilltoppers. Sophomore Riley Grindstaff carded a 1-over 73 to go alongside Fuller at the top of WKU's scorecard.

As a team, WKU tied for 16th at the highly competitive tournament. The Hilltoppers posted a 28-over 604 for their 36-hole score.

"This week was not indicative of the golf I've seen us play throughout qualifying," said head coach Chan Metts. "I do really think that this team is better than what we've showed this week. The first event is really just a starting point, and we had some new guys in the lineup this week. There's always going to be a little bit of a learning curve with those guys… Now we've got a couple of weeks to regroup, and probably do a little bit of requalifying, then we'll be ready to tee it up in Saphire Valley at the JT Poston Invitational."

Joining Fuller and Grindstaff in counting for the Hilltoppers on Tuesday was junior Connery Meyer and graduate senior Landon Carner. Meyer shot 4-over 76 at the par-72, 7,259-yard University Ridge Golf Course. He had the top finish for WKU at t-53rd. Carner shot 6-over 78 on Tuesday and finished in 84th.

The Hilltoppers will play in the JT Poston Invitational at the end of the month for their next event. The tournament will be hosted by Western Carolina on September 26-27.

Results – Final
T53. Connery Meyer – 72, 76 – 148
T68. Luke Fuller – 79, 72 – 151
83. Will Stewart – 75, 81 – 156
84. Landon Carner – 79, 78 – 157
85. Riley Grindstaff – 85, 73 – 158

Results – Badger Individual – par-71
T10. Nic Hofman – 78, 73 – 151