KENNESAW, GA. (October 24, 2023) – After 54-holes of play, the Loyola University Chicago men's golf team closes the fall season with a sixth-place finish at the Pinetree Intercollegiate.
 
The Ramblers carded a combined score of 311 strokes, giving them a three-round total of 901 (298-292-311).
 
"I don't want our last day here to be how we remember our fall season," said head coach Erik Hoops. "Some days you tee it up and things don't go your way but I know the guys battled out there today."
 
Leading the Ramblers on the leaderboard at the conclusion of round three was sophomore Charlie Kulwin, who placed in a share of 12^th place with a 218 (76-68-74), led by a career-low 68 in his second round. Sneaking into the top-25 behind him was freshman Jackson Overton, who carded a 54-hole career-low 225 (72-74-79) to place in a tie for 24^th. Sophomore Sebastian Kasun came home in 32^nd with a 227 (73-75-79) while graduate student Zach Walsh ended up in 44^th with a 233 (77-75-81). Rounding out the lineup was redshirt-sophomore Zach Mulhearn, who carded three straight 79s to place in 47^th with a 237 (79-79-79). 
 
"To be honest, I'm pretty optimistic about where we are as a program after this fall," Hoops added. "We're a very young team and this year was a considerable step up in competition from prior years. It's a step we felt we need to take as a program to get us ready to win A10 Championships. Everyone's scoring averages are down from last fall and we're learning a lot of lessons that will help us in the future."
 
"Charlie had a great week this week while Zach (Walsh) has been great all fall. Seb has put together some very good rounds and Jackson is getting some very good experience and showing he has what it takes to play at this level. We know when we can get our team clicking at the right time, we can compete with anyone in the A10, even with a very young roster. The future looks great."
 
The Ramblers will take a brief pause before returning for the A10/MAC Match Play, February 5-6, in Dade City, Florida.