The Governors State men’s golf team competed at the Cougars Spring Invitational on March 30 at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, finishing 11th in a 15-team field in a two-round tournament that featured strong competition from across the region.

Julio Roman was the standout performer for the Jaguars, carding rounds of +7 and +7 for a two-round total of +14 to finish tied for 25th individually, the top finish of any GovState golfer on the day. Geronimo Piñeros followed with a solid showing, posting rounds of +10 and +9 for a +19 total and a tied-43rd place finish. Juan Rodriguez showed well in the second round with a +7 to go alongside his opening +17, finishing tied for 63rd overall at +24, while Austin Bjes improved in the back half as well, going +18 in round one before posting a +14 in round two to finish tied for 78th at +32. Zach Hickman rounded out the team scoring, finishing tied for 85th at +38 after a +12 opening round. Louis Wappler also competed on the day as an individual entry, finishing 89th at +43.

Tournament medalist honors went to Luke Brady of Heartland CC, who finished the two rounds at +2 overall.

It was a competitive day on a challenging course, and with the regular season continuing to build toward the postseason, the Jaguars will look to use this experience as they sharpen their game heading down the stretch.

Up Next

Governors State hits the road Monday, April 6 with a 9:00 a.m. tee time at the Judson Spring Invitational at Randall Oaks Golf Club.