SPARTANBURG, SC – The Oakland Men's Golf team continues their dominant performances with a second place finish at The Johnson Group Carolina Cup in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The Golden Grizzlies bring back more hardware from the links in the Palmetto State. With a dominant final round of play (-3) over the weekend, the men's golf team secured second place with a final score of 230 (+14). Throughout the weekend, the Golden Grizzlies improved their play each round. After the first round, where the team finished with 10 over par, the Golden Grizzlies improved to post 7 shots over par in the second round. In the final round, the Golden Grizzlies moved up from third place into second by shooting 3 under par. 

This dominant final round of play was led by freshman Brennan Sullivan in his first collegiate start. Sullivan finished the weekend tied for fourth place, shooting one over par. An incredible outing in the final round, including an eagle on the 13th hole, helped Sullivan lift the Golden Grizzlies into second place. Robert Burns also posted a top-10 finish at the Carolina Cup. Burns also showed an impressive final round to finish 5 over par in the Palmetto State. 

Bhavneet Sohal improved his play each round throughout the Carolina Cup to finish in 13th place. Sohal finished his final round shooting par. Similarly, Luke Kelly improved each round of play. Kelly finished the weekend with a top-20 finish and a final round one stroke over par. 

This second place finish follows a first place finish in the Tom Tontimonia Invitational and second place finish at the Golden Grizzlies Invitational. The Oakland Men's Golf team has kicked off this fall with consistent success from numerous Golden Grizzlies. With top-3 team finishes in the past three tournaments, the Golden Grizzlies look to continue this trend for the next two tournaments this fall season.

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The Oakland Men's Golf team looks to continue these impressive showings at the Motor City Cup in Birmingham, Michigan.