KU men’s golf surges to 6th

By Staff Reports     May 2, 2016

Trinity, Texas — Three Kansas University men’s golfers shot under par to help the Jayhawks move up two spots in the final standings to tie for sixth overall at the Big 12 Championship on Sunday at Whispering Pines Golf Club.

Senior Connor Peck shot 3-under 69 Sunday and finished at 2-over 290 to place 10th overall to pace the Jayhawks.

KU’s Chase Hanna and Daniel Hudson tied for 21st at 298; Ben Welle tied for 40th at 305; and Charlie Hiller was 44th at 309.

“We played well today, and I’m happy for the guys, as they showed some fight today,” Kansas coach Jamie Bermel said. “Connor had a very good tournament, and Dan was solid as well. Chase (5-under Sunday) had a great round of golf today after struggling the first day.”

Kansas tied with Kansas State for sixth at 1,185 (33 over). Texas won the team title at 1,138.

Oklahoma State’s Stratton Nolen was low individual at 282.

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