The Northwestern College men's golf team wrapped up regular season play with a fourth place finish out of 17 teams at the two-day Buena Vista Invitational this past weekend. The Red Raiders shot a 324 on day one and a season best 298 on day two for a two-day total of 622. Central College won the team title with a 586 followed by Nebraska Wesleyan (598) and Iowa Lakes CC (616). The event took place at the Lake Creek Country Club on Saturday and the Spencer Golf and Country Club on Friday.
Sophomore Luke Vermeer closed out the regular season with a three-over 147 and placed fifth out 88 golfers. Vermeer carded the best round of the meet with a second-round 69 and finished in the top-10 for the 11th time this season. Justin Pannkuk placed 22nd with a 154. The junior shot an even-par 72 on day two after an opening round 82. Kyle McGranahan finished tied for 28th with a 157 and Nathan Summers shot a 164. Overall medalist honors went to Joel Winters (Central) who shot a one-over 145.
The Red Raiders open postseason play this Monday and Tuesday (April 21-22) with the GPAC Conference Championship. Action gets underway at the Green Valley Golf Club in Sioux City early Monday morning.
