(UWIRE) AUSTIN, Texas — In a display of both poise and potential, the University of Texas’ men’s golf team concluded its first event of 2008 with a small but noticeable comeback.
The youthful Longhorns finished the Ping Arizona Intercollegiate Monday evening, saving their best score for the final round. Texas opened the final round of the competition tied for a meager 11th place, but a strong collective effort helped the Longhorns advance three spots to take eighth in the 16-team tournament, which was won by Tennessee.
Senior Jace Moore accumulated five birdies in the event’s closing round, earning Texas’ top individual finish. Moore finished the tournament tied for 16th place overall, carding a team-best 1-under-par with 212 strokes.
The veteran’s solid play pleased coach John Fields.
"Jace had a consistent tournament this week, and this is what we’ve been looking for out of Jace," Fields said.
Sophomores Charlie Holland and Lance Lopez also overcame early setbacks and each carded a 3-under 68 in the final round.
"Charlie gave us a great effort in the last couple of rounds, coming off the 80 in the first round," Fields said. "He showed us with the 70 and 68 that this is the kind of golf he can play."
Their improvements provided a theme for the rest of the Longhorns at the tournament. While their early play suggests otherwise, Fields believes his team possesses a high level of talent and promise.
"We got off to a poor start this week, but we came back in the second round with a really good 284 before following with a 279, which was more like the golf we know we can play," Fields said. "We’re not happy with finishing in eighth place, but we’ve got a lot left in the tank and a lot of reasons to believe we’re starting to play well."
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