Brickyard Collegiate Championship Recap

Adam Hunt
Sport Reporter

Unfortunately, inclement weather brought a premature end to the third annual Mercer-hosted Brickyard Collegiate Golf Championship.
But in the 36 holes that were completed, a somewhat unlikely duo made the headlines for the Bears.
Freshmen William Meason and Matt Kocolowski, who had both played just two previous college tournaments, finished on even par to tie for 15th place individually.
“Personally, I think The Brickyard’s layout suits my game and I felt good out there both days,” reflected Meason.
“I played consistent golf and putted well. Obviously we were up against some of the best players in the nation but there is no reason why we can’t compete with them if we get the fundamentals right.”

The Mercer men finished the tournament in 13th place (+18) after the final round was cancelled due to thunderstorms. The Bears outshot Penn State (+20) and No. 18 Michigan (+27).

Augusta State rampaged to the title, shooting a 563 (-13) as a team. Clemson and Chattanooga (E) tied for second place, while Georgia (+3) and VCU (+8) rounded out the top five.

Georgia’s Russell Henley was in scintillating form all weekend and captured the individual title after posting a round-one 69 and a round-two 65. His round-two 65 tied the course record.

Mercer freshman Thomas Holmes (+7) finished tied for 52nd. Senior Matt Tribby (+11) tied for 71st while senior Matt Smith (+14) took home 78th place.

The Mercer men return to action at the Aldila Inviational on Oct. 26-27 in Chattanooga, Tenn.