Oct. 16, 2007

Savannah, Ga. -- The Furman men's golf team tallied a two-under par 286 in the final round of the Mizuno Southbridge Intercollegiate on Tuesday to secure a ninth place finish.

Senior Ben Goforth led three Paladin golfers at par or better with a two-under 70 on the par-72 layout at the Southbridge Golf Club. Goforth (74-72-70=216) finished the 54-hole event at even par to earn a share of 12th place.

Junior Jonathan Bowden (72-75-71=218) improved on a second round 75 carding a one-under 71 on Tuesday. The Easley, S.C., product finished in a tie for 22nd at two-over par. Matt Hayes (75-78-72=225) rounded out Furman's par of better performances with an even par 72.

Host Georgia Southern (286-284-286=856) grabbed the tournament title defeating Winthrop in a playoff. Winthrop's Kelly Manders (69-68-65=202) carded a final round 65 to claim individual medalist honors at 14-under par.

Furman will return to action November 5-6, in Cullowhee, N.C., at the WCU Intercollegiate Golf Championship.

Full Results

9 Furman University 292 302 286 880

T12 Ben Goforth 74 72 70 216

T22 Jonathan Bowden 72 75 71 218

T45 Chris Gilliland 72 79 73 224

T50 Matt Hayes 75 78 72 225

T52 Garrett Schneider 74 77 75 226