Golf Team wins Sunrise Conference Tournament
Tuesday, 20 October 2009 03:35

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GOLF TEAM!The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's Golf team won its 2nd consecutive conference tournament on Sunday, October 18th at Natanis Golf Club in Vasselboro.  Despite the cold 40 degree temperature, the Owls had a strong showing from its five member team.

To lead his team, Chris Coffin (Presque Isle, ME) shot an 85 on the day, while teammate Paul Rucci (Millinocket, ME) finished the course with a close
87.  Chad Phillips (Dover-Foxcroft, ME) earned a 93 and Randy Whitmore (Meford, ME) finished with a 99 to help their team in the win.  To finish out the team, Chris Landry (Truro, NS) shot a 127 on the course to give the team a total of 364.

Other conference team results are as follows:

Vermont Tech College
Kyle Mohan                        85
Adam Stearns                    97
Will Chadwick                    96
Sam Rosen                       104
Caleb Young                     103
TEAM TOTAL:                    381

Paul Smith's College
Michael Tanchin               132
Richard Franke Jr.            121
Marc McIntosh                   121
Kris Kliwbeil                       112
TEAM TOTAL:                     486

Three UMPI members made the Sunrise All-Conference Team:
Kyle Mohan                        Vermont Tech
Chris Coffin                         UMPI
Paul Rucci                           UMPI
Chad Phillips                      UMPI
Will Chadwick                    Vermont Tech

Other Awards:
Conference Player of the Year:                  Kyle Mohan                       Vermont Tech
Conference Rookie of the Year:                Chris Coffin                       UMPI
Conference Coach of the Year:                 Ryan Guerrette                 UMPI
Conference Championship Medalist:      Kyle Mohan*                     Vermont Tech   *Won on the first playoff hole vs. Chris Coffin
Conference Team Champion:                   UMPI  364