Local Freshman Shines as MCLA Golf Returns to Spring Competition

At the Farmingdale State Spring Invitational at Bethpage Red golf course, freshman Mat Gover was the top performer for the Trailblazers. This event was MCLA's first spring golf competition since 2017. Gover led his team by scoring a four-over-par 74 and a two-over-par 72 over the two days.

NYU won the tournament with team scores of 285 and 290, totaling +15. Drew Clark of NYU was the top individual player, with scores of 69 and 70, finishing one under par overall. The event featured several skilled golfers.

Gover scored birdies on multiple holes, which improved his standings. He made birdies on holes 16 and 18 on the first day, and on holes five, 16, and 17 on the second day.

Other members of the Trailblazers also performed well. Alex Ferris and Cody White scored below par on some holes. White, finishing tied for 43rd place at +19, made birdies on holes five and nine on the first day.

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