Caruso Wins Montreat Invitational

October 28, 2012

PISGAH FOREST, N.C. - Freshman Nick Caruso held off a challenge from Robbie Wilkie from St. Andrews College with a final round of 76 to capture the individual championship in the Montreat College Fall Invitational at Glen Cannon Golf Club. Caruso entered the final round with a three-stroke lead in the 36-hole event and made a clutch par saving putt on the 35th hole to secure the victory.

Mars Hill, who did not compete in the team competition, was represented by individuals Chris Cudmore, who finished 10th, Ken Dixon who finished 11th and Tyler Grooms who finished 12th in addition to Caruso. St. Andrews won the team competition.

Mars Hill Scores:
Nick Caruso: 73-76 (1st)
Chris Cudmore: 84-81. (10th)
Ken Dixon: 85-85 (11th)
Tyler Grooms: 88-83 (12th)