Spartan Golfers Finish Second At UMM Invite

Wyatt Blomseth wins medalist honors and leads the Spartans to a 2nd place finish.

September 20, 2019

The M State men's golf team finished second at the University of Minnesota Morris Invite at the Minnewaska Golf Course Friday. The Spartans shot a 314 team score, while the University of Jamestown won the event with a 309. Wyatt Blomseth received medalist honors for the Spartans as he shot a 72 which was good for even-par. John Vall was the next in the 70's as he finished with a 78.

The Spartan women's golf team had two competitiors in the the invite. Lexi Poyzer shot a 110 and Carley Baumann shot a 119.

"As a team, it was an up and down day as we put up some big numbers early, but then settled in much better as the round progressed," Spartans head coach Jason Retzlaff said.

Head Coach Jason Retzlaff had this to say about the Spartans performace. "As a team it was an up and down day as we put up some big numbers early, but then settled in much better as the round progressed. Wyatt Blomseth was outstanding today and was rewarded with medalist honors. His putting was tremendous on some very fast and difficult greens. John Vall finished strong as well. He had two eagles in his round which is something that you rarely see happen. We hope to play a more consistent 18 holes as a team tomorrow and Sunday at the St John's Invite. It will be the largest field our program has ever competed in with 120 players and a great challenge for our players."

The Spartans men will travel to compete in the two-day, 36-hole St. John's Invite Saturday. Round 1 is Saturday (12:30 p.m.) at Greystone GC in Sauk Centre. Round 2 is Sunday (9 a.m.) at BlackBerry Ridge golf course in Sartell.

The Spartan women will compete at the Valley City Invite Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Mens Team Results:

1. Univ of Jamestown 309

2. M State 314

3. Martin Luther College 328

4. U of MN Morris 390

M State Individual Mens Results

Wyatt Blomseth 72 (Medalist)

John Vall 78

Trevor Dalbec 81

Grant Inniger 83

Carter Justesen 89

M State Individual Womens Results:

Lexi Poyzer 110

Carley Baumann 119