SAUK CENTRE / MONTICELLO, Minn. — The Gustavus men’s golf team fielded three teams at the Saint John’s Invitational to close out the spring season, finishing eighth, 13th, and 16th of 18 teams at the invite. The Gusties A team posted a 306-310-616 to finish eighth, while the Gusties B team carded a 308-320-628 to finish 13th. The final team for the Gusties finished 333-330-663.
Teddy Kaste (So., Apple Valley) led the first team with a 74-78-152, tying for 17th place. Kaste finished the weekend with a total of four birdies, all in round one. Chris Gutuza (Fy., Johannesburg, South Africa) tied for 20th at 77-76-153 with three birdies in each round. Ben Forsberg (Jr., Shafer) added a line of 80-75-155 to finish tied for 25th with teammate Sam Skaar (Sr., Coleraine), who wrapped up the weekend 78-77-155. Cam Longie (So., Hutchinson) paced the second team, tying for 33rd, finishing with a mark of 76-80-156.
“I’m glad we had an opportunity to compete today. The conditions were brutal, but our guys got to play together as a team for the final time of the year, pull for our seniors and put the finishing touches on the season,” said Head Coach Scott Moe.
“We’re so thankful that we were blessed to have Sam, Wasko, Layke, Hoppe, Holty and Forsy represent the Black and Gold! I couldn’t ask for more from a group of guys that showed leadership, work ethic, dedication to academics, and promoting a great team culture. I can’t wait to see the successes they will have as they leave St Peter for the next chapter of their lives. I know they will continue to be great Gusties and supportive of the next group that comes through!”