Men's golf ties for fifth at Wolf Run Intercollegiate

The IU men’s golf team rallied Sunday in the final round of the Wolf Run Intercollegiate to finish in a tie for fifth place with Big Ten rival Northwestern.

Entering Sunday in 11th place, the Hoosiers shot a two-over par 286 to catapult them into a top-five finish.

“I believe the four toughest teams in the Big Ten were there, and we finished four strokes behind second place,” IU coach Mike Mayer said. “We came back and beat Michigan and tied Northwestern which is pleasing. I think we have a better idea of what we need to do to improve.”

The Hoosiers were led by sophomore Brant Peaper’s three-under final round of 68. That score tied for the second-best round of the tournament and matched his career low.

Along with Peaper, freshman David Mills contributed to the Hoosiers leaving Zionsville with a positive feeling with his consistent play in his first collegiate tournament. Mills shot a 220 to place 14th.

“David played well in his opening tournament, and it could have even been better,” Mayer said. “It was good to get a glimpse, and we really like what we see, a lot of consistency.”

Finishing just one stroke behind Mills was junior Chase Wright with a 221, and junior David Erdy followed with a 223.

Playing as an individual for the Hoosiers, sophomore Corey Ziedonis shot a final round 74 to give him a three-round total of 223 and a tie for 23rd overall.

The Hoosiers have a short week of practice as they prepare for the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational next weekend in Champaign-Urbana, Ill..

“We’re going to work primarily on our toughness and stamina,” Mayer said. “It’s a short week, and we’re going to play in the best field all season. We’re going to be excited, but we’re also going to be ready.”