The Southwestern Spartans teed off at the prestigious 2023 Kansas City Cup, showcasing their talent on the greens of Paradise Pointe – The Outlaw Course. Let's recap their performance:

Team Leaderboard:

• Southwestern finished 6th with a combined score of +53. Three shots out of fourth place.
• They showed grit and improvement, with scores of 316 in Round 1 and 313 in Round 2 for a total of 629.

Individual Standout:

• Sofus Lyck from Southwestern CC impressed with a +12, landing in T21.
• His consistent play was crucial for the team's performance.

Tournament Stats:

• Par 3s: Southwestern averaged 3.58, a testament to their precision on shorter holes.
• Par 4s: With an average of 4.42, they navigated the mid-range challenges well.
• Par 5s: Averaging 5.31, they struggled on the long holes and need to improve here.

Player Highlights:

• Chase Copeland and Isac Fredriksson both posted +14, displaying resilience.
• Ethan Badolato held strong with +15, contributing to the team's efforts.

Birdie Count:

• Southwestern notched 18 birdies, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Though the competition was fierce, the Spartans' dedication and sportsmanship shone brightly at the Kansas City Cup. Stay tuned for more updates on our Spartan athletes!