Men's golf team places 14th at national tournament

The Eastern Florida State College men's golf team finished 14^th overall at the NJCAA Division I National Tournament Friday in Hobbs, New Mexico.

The Titans shot a 293 in the final round, moving up one spot on the final day.

Freshman Masen McKain shot a 2-under 69 in the final round, posting an eagle on the 18^th hole to finish the round. It marks the fourth straight round that the Titans have posted an eagle and McKain had an eagle in each of the past two rounds on different holes.

He finished the tournament 5-over and is tied for 33^rd overall.

Adam Vermut shot a 3-over 74 and tied for 40^th overall while Bryan Hernandez and Hugo Griesheimer each shot 75s. Nick Miller finished with a 78.

"Good closing round by Masen but a struggle all week for the team. They scrapped and hung in there each day, but we never had a good run turn into a good round," Eastern Florida State College men's golf coach Jamie Howell said. "Rockwind Links is a good test of golf and an excellent venue for a national championship. Our returning players, Masen and Hugo can take away plenty of information to share with next year's teammates. For Adam, Nick and Bryan, they do the same for their college of transfer."

New Mexico Junior College won the tournament, shooting a 272 in the final round to top Odessa College.