Sturdza Leads Owls with Runner-Up at Auburn Invite

Sunday, March 5

Opelika, Ala. / RTJ Golf Trail / Grand National GC

Florida Atlantic

Tiger Invitational

3/7/2023 5:36:00 PM | Men's Golf

Opelika, Ala. – Florida Atlantic men's golf finished fifth of 18 teams at the Auburn Tiger Invitational on Tuesday. Max Sturdza posted his third straight round of three-under, 69 to finish as sole runner-up.

Quick Hits

Sturdza began the day one shot out of a four-way tie for the lead but after birdies at the second and fourth holes he found himself alone at the top
The senior was even for the day when he stepped onto the 12th tee. He proceeded to go birdie, birdie, eagle at 12, 13, and 14 to retake the lead.
In the clubhouse at -9 well before the final groups, it became a waiting game to see if the score would hold up.
Ultimately, Auburn's Carson Bacha also eagled the 14th hole and added a birdie at 16 to claim a two-shot victory.
The result was the third runner-up finish of Sturdza's career.
Elsewhere for the Owls, Alex Maguire circled five birdies on Tuesday for a final round 70 (-2) to finish T20.
Jack Wehle shook off a slow start to sign for 71 (-1). Wehle birdied four of his first five holes on the back nine.

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