DICKINSON, N.D. (vcsuvikings.com) – VCSU junior Jocelyn Braunberger erased a four-shot deficit on Thursday to win medalist honors at the 36-hole Dickinson State Spring Invite.
Braunberger entered the final round trailing by four shots after shooting an 86 on Wednesday. On Thursday, she carded an 81 – the best round of the tournament – en route to a three-shot victory and her seventh career win.
The two-day meet at Heart River Golf Course in Dickinson was the final tune-up for VCSU before the NSAA Championships, which will be held Monday and Tuesday in La Crosse, Wis.
The small tournament included just VCSU and Dickinson. Braunberger’s 167 total and first-place finish led the Viking women. Hayley Shanks placed fifth with a 190 total (89-101). Ashley McKittrick was eighth (205, 112-93) and Megan Haugrud was ninth (240, 118-122). Dickinson State won the women’s tournament with a 701 total (343-358). The Vikings shot an 802 (405-397).
RAPID CITY, N.D (vcsuvikings.com) – Rory Gentzkow and Taylor Finlayson both finished in the Top 20 this week as VCSU golf competed at the large Hardrocker Invite.
The 36-hole tournament was played in cool and windy conditions Monday and Tuesday at Arrowwood Country Club in Rapid City, S.D.
Gentzkow was the top Viking finisher as he tied for 12th in the men’s tournament. After shooting an 81 on Monday, Gentzkow fired a 3-over 75 on Tuesday. Taylor Finlayson also carded a 75 on Tuesday as he tied for 17th with a 159 total (84-75).
A total of 46 men’s golfers competed in the tournament. Jayden Ewoniuk was tied for sixth after shooting a 77 on day one. He carded an 85 on day two to finish tied for 25th. Hunter Berg rounded out VCSU’s team score with a 185 (98-87). The Vikings carded a 340 on Monday, but cut 18 shots off on day two for a 322 team score.