MSU Desert Classic Results
Goodyear, AZ - The Missouri Western men's golf team finished in fifth place at the 2024 Maverick Desert Classic after shooting a two-day 18-over par 593.
The Palm Valley Golf Club was the host course for the spring-opening 14-team event. Missouri S&T took the overall title, finishing in place with a 13-under 593.
After shooting a +18 score in Monday's opening round, the Griffons posted an 18-stroke improvement on Tuesday.
"I'm proud with the way our men played," said head men's golf coach
Matt Thrasher. "We finished our round (Tuesday), which is what we struggled with on day 1. I believe this is a sign of things to come."
Sergey Mironov led the way for the Griffs with a two day score of 145 to finish 1-over par for the tournament, good enough to tie for seventh place overall.
Marius Dosiere fired a 3-over par to finish in a tie for 15th.
Parker Bunting improved by six strokes on day two to finish at 6-over and tied for 22nd.
The Griffons return to action on March 25-26 in the NSIC Conference Preview in Blue Springs, Mo.
