Men’s Golf Prepares for Linger Longer Invitational

The UC men's golf team takes part in the Linger Longer Invitational, March 18-20, at Great Waters Golf Club in Greensboro, Ga.

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The University of Cincinnati men's golf team takes part in the Linger Longer Invitational, March 18-20, at Great Waters Golf Club in Greensboro, Ga.

The three-day, 54-hole event co-hosted by Kennesaw State and Mercer features 18 holes each day beginning Sunday. 

The 16-team field also includes Akron, Alabama, Augusta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Georgia, Michigan, Middle Tennessee State, Ohio State, Penn State, Troy, UNC Greensboro and Virginia.

The tournament was added to the Bearcats' schedule after their fall season-opening tournament, The Invitational at the Ocean Course in Kiawah Island, S.C., was cancelled due to the threat of Hurricane Irma in early September.

Live scoring is available at Golfstat.com

The Bearcats are coming off a strong showing at the Colleton River Collegiate where they tied for second place. UC junior Austin Squires (even par 70-76-70-216) finished second and redshirt-freshman Andy Mayhew (1-over 75-70-72=217) took third at the Colleton River Club in Bluffton, South Carolina.

The duo helped the Bearcats (29-over 300-308-285=893) tie for second place with Miami-Ohio (29-over 296-309-288=893) in the team standings behind only Iowa State (16-over 296-296-288=880). The finish marks the Bearcats' best result since taking second at the Firestone Invitational on Oct. 3, 2017.

// QUOTING COACH DOUG MARTIN
On preparation for the tournament: 
"Linger Longer provides us another opportunity to play against an elite field. This is key for our program in evaluating where we stand nationally and where we want to grow. I am excited after the last two performances by this team. We have really done a great job of finishing tournaments. This needs to be the foundation of our program. Finishing starts with toughness and we are making great strides to become one of those teams."

// GREAT WATERS AT REYNOLDS LAKE OCONEE
From course website: Great Waters proves to be one of the most aesthetically inspiring golf courses in the continental United States. This Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course offers golfers a dramatic layout with some of the most breathtaking golf scenery in the Southeast.

With a perfect balance of both wooded and lake holes, the Great Waters golf course winds through densely wooded evergreens and opens to a picturesque lake views. Finishing near the Great Water Clubhouse, players can enjoy a full service restaurant and casual pub after playing 18 holes.

Consistently ranked among the Top 100 courses in the nation, Great Waters spectacular scenery and signature layout creates the perfect setting for your next golf outing or tournament.

// LINGER LONGER INVITATIONAL
Dates: March 18-20
Course: Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee
Par: 72
Yardage: 7,073
Format: Play 5, count 4
Sunday, March 18 – First Round – Tee times at 8:30 a.m. ET
Monday, March 19 – Second Round – Tee Times start at 8:30 a.m. ET
Tuesday, March 20 – Third Round – Tee Times start at 8:30 a.m. ET

// TOURNAMENT FIELD
Kennesaw State and Mercer co-host the 16-team field that also features Akron, Alabama, Augusta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Georgia, Michigan, Middle Tennessee State, Ohio State, Penn State, Troy, UNC Greensboro and Virginia.

// CINCINNATI'S LINEUP
No. 1 – Austin Squires – Jr., Union, Ky./Ryle High School
No. 2 – Jake Fox – Soph., Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller High School
No. 3 – Nicolas Osterburg – Fr., Indianapolis, Ind./Perry Meridian High School
No. 4 – Davis Baxter – Sr., Nolsenville, Tenn./Ravenwood High School
No. 5 – Andrew Mayhew – R-Fr., Dayton, Ohio/Oakwood High School

// FOLLOW THE ACTION
Follow live scoring from the event at golfstat.com