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University of Cincinnati junior Austin Squires (Union, Ky./Ryle High School) finished play in the prestigious Patriot All-American Invitational tied for 35th place at 5-over par 71-74-70=215 Sunday at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
The select field of 84 elite players included those named to the PING All-America team in NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and NJCAA, AJGA, one player from each military academy and select international players compete in a 54-hole championship.
Squires completed the event with 20 par scores and 10 birdies. He posted an even par 70 on Sunday with 12 par scores and a trio of birdies.
"I didn't play my best, but there were a lot of positives that came from this week," Squires said. "Not having competed in a couple months and practicing a limited amount due to the weather in the Cincinnati area, my short game and putting was solid. I had a hard time adjusting to the Arizona air and how it affected my ball flight. The air is thinner and the temperature changed very quickly from morning to afternoon, making distance control very difficult.
"The competition was upper echelon in collegiate golf as most of the players are All-Americans in their respective divisions," Squires said. "I finished better than a lot of really solid golfers, which was a positive because it showed that even though I don't have my best game, I can grind out a respectable finish."
Arkansas' Mason Overstreet shot a final-round 6-under 64 to claim medalist honors at 11-under par 67-68-64=199.
Each golfer playing in The Patriot All-America honored a fallen or severely injured soldier by carrying a golf bag bearing the name of that soldier. Before the tournament, participants receive a card with the soldier's story, so they can be familiar with who that person was, what they represented and how they were killed or wounded in action.
"The experience was once in a lifetime, we visited Luke Air Force base and learned a lot about what our military is doing to further our dominance as a country," Squires said. "The tournament is one that I wish everyone could experience. I played in honor of Army Captain Joshua M. McClimans, a fallen soldier. This was very special because I wasn't only playing for myself but for a cause much greater."
Squires was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year last season while earning a league-best six Top-5 finishes. He became only the fifth player in school history to participate in the NCAA Tournament, tying for 21st place at 7-over 72-76-75=223 at the West Lafayette Regional – the highest finish by a Bearcat in school history.
The Bearcats begin their spring season competing in the All-American Intercollegiate, Feb. 18-20, in Houston, Texas.
University of Cincinnati junior Austin Squires (Union, Ky./Ryle High School) finished play in the prestigious Patriot All-American Invitational tied for 35th place at 5-over par 71-74-70=215 Sunday at the Wigwam Golf Resort in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
The select field of 84 elite players included those named to the PING All-America team in NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and NJCAA, AJGA, one player from each military academy and select international players compete in a 54-hole championship.
Squires completed the event with 20 par scores and 10 birdies. He posted an even par 70 on Sunday with 12 par scores and a trio of birdies.
"I didn't play my best, but there were a lot of positives that came from this week," Squires said. "Not having competed in a couple months and practicing a limited amount due to the weather in the Cincinnati area, my short game and putting was solid. I had a hard time adjusting to the Arizona air and how it affected my ball flight. The air is thinner and the temperature changed very quickly from morning to afternoon, making distance control very difficult.
"The competition was upper echelon in collegiate golf as most of the players are All-Americans in their respective divisions," Squires said. "I finished better than a lot of really solid golfers, which was a positive because it showed that even though I don't have my best game, I can grind out a respectable finish."
Arkansas' Mason Overstreet shot a final-round 6-under 64 to claim medalist honors at 11-under par 67-68-64=199.
Each golfer playing in The Patriot All-America honored a fallen or severely injured soldier by carrying a golf bag bearing the name of that soldier. Before the tournament, participants receive a card with the soldier's story, so they can be familiar with who that person was, what they represented and how they were killed or wounded in action.
"The experience was once in a lifetime, we visited Luke Air Force base and learned a lot about what our military is doing to further our dominance as a country," Squires said. "The tournament is one that I wish everyone could experience. I played in honor of Army Captain Joshua M. McClimans, a fallen soldier. This was very special because I wasn't only playing for myself but for a cause much greater."
Squires was named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Year last season while earning a league-best six Top-5 finishes. He became only the fifth player in school history to participate in the NCAA Tournament, tying for 21st place at 7-over 72-76-75=223 at the West Lafayette Regional – the highest finish by a Bearcat in school history.
The Bearcats begin their spring season competing in the All-American Intercollegiate, Feb. 18-20, in Houston, Texas.