Michigan
Falcon Cross Creek Invitational
Harris Wins Air Force Meet, Wolverines Tie for Third
9/19/1999 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Site:Â Colorado Springs, Colo.
Course:Â Eisenhower Blue Golf Course (par 72, 7301 yards)
Tournament:Â Falcon-Cross Creek Invitational
U-M Score:Â 287-296-298/881 (tie-3rd of 24 teams)
Top U-M Individual:Â Michael Harris, 1st (67-71-69/207)
Next Event:Â Oct. 11-12 -- at Xavier Invitational (Cincinnati, Ohio)
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The University of Michigan men's golf team opened its fall season with a trip out west and wasted no time setting the pace for the year. The Wolverines not only finished tied for third as a team at the Falcon-Cross Creek Invitational after round scores of 287-296-298 for a three-round total of 881, but also walked away with the individual title at the tourney, hosted by the Air Force Academy Friday through Sunday (Sept. 17-19).
Senior Michael Harris (Troy, Mich./Troy HS) continued where he left off this summer -- red hot. After being tied with Grand Canyon's John Davis on the 15th hole, Harris birdied the 16th hole to take a one-stroke lead, then parred the 17th and 18th to hold on for the victory. With the win, Harris set a new Falcon-Cross Creek Invitational record as he won the individual title with a nine-under-par total of 207 after rounds of 67-71-69. The old record of 209 was set last year by Nebraska's Steve Fries.
Teammate Andy Matthews (Ada, Mich./Forest Hills Central HS) also finished in the top 20, tying for 19th after rounds of 72-72-77 for a total of 221.
Mike Affeldt (Charlotte, N.C./Rochester [Mich.] Adams HS) finished tied for 48th (73-77-76/226); Kyle Kilcherman (Traverse City, Mich./Traverse City HS) finished tied for 74th (78-77-76/231) and Scott Hayes (Rochester, Mich./Rochester HS) finished tied for 84th (75-76-81/232).
The Wolverines travel to Cincinnati, Ohio, for their next action to participate in the Xavier Invitational Oct. 11-12 at the Kings Island Resort.
Top 10 Teams
1. Notre Dame 275-291-302 = 868
2. Wyoming 283-295-298 = 876
3. MICHIGAN 287-296-298 = 881
Grand Canyon 286-298-297 = 881
New Mexico State 292-287-302 = 881
6. Air Force 290-288-307 = 885
7. Texas Wesleyan 292-292-304 = 888
8. Xavier 285-298-308 = 891
9. Idaho State 290-299-307 = 896
10. Boise State 294-297-309 = 900
San Diego 297-291-312 = 900
Utah State 291-299-310 = 900
Top Individuals
1. Michael Harris, U-M 67-71-69 = 207
2. John Davis, Grand Canyon 69-72-67 = 208
3. Todd Vernon, Notre Dame 66-71-75 = 212
4. Scott Lieberwith, NMSU 71-68-74 = 213
5. Tim McMillan, Texas Wesleyan 74-69-71 = 214
David Hearn, Wyoming 68-74-72 = 214
7. Ken Franklin, Idaho State 69-70-76 = 215
8. John Babich, NMSU 70-73-74 = 217
Matt Sakowitz, Air Force 73-66-78 = 217
Reid Lende, Wyoming 71-75-71 = 217
Other Michigan Finishes
T19. Andy Matthews 72-72-77 = 221 T48. Mike Affeldt 73-77-76 = 226 T74. Kyle Kilcherman 78-77-76 = 231 T84. Scott Hayes 75-76-81 = 232
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