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Led By Makinen, Men's Golf Sits Tied For Fifth After Day One Of Saint Leo Invitational

MG @ Saint Leo Invitational Day 1

Men's Golf | 2/19/2024 5:20:00 PM

LAKE JOVITA, Fla. -- The Barry Buccaneers men's golf team finished day one of the Saint Leo Invitational tied for fifth place, carding a 282 in the first round at the Lake Jovita GC. 

The second round was suspended due to darkness. 

Field consist of 20 teams and 108 players. 

NOTEWORTHY:

  • Miikka Makinen (-3) paced the Bucs, finishing tied for ninth after the first day. 
  • Bucs were even on par-3 holes, tied for third among all teams. 
  • Barry carded -13 on par-5 holes, tied for fourth among all teams. 
  • Totaled 91 pars and 34 birdies. 
  • Hugo Aguilar Puertes (-1), Giorgio Celani (-1) and Albin Ekvall all shot under par on par-3 holes. 
  • Makinen (-1) was the lone Buc to shoot under par on par-4 holes. 
  • All five Bucs shot under par on par-5 holes. 
THE BUCS 
T9. Miikka Makinen                                  -3
T22. Albin Ekvall -1
T36. Hugo Aguilar Puertes +1
T52. Amani D'Ambrosio +3
T52. Giorgio Celani +3
TEAM LEADERBOARD
1. Saint Leo     -18
2. Valdosta State -11
3. Keiser -8
4. Nova Southeastern    -6
T5. Barry -5
T5. Tampa     -5

RESULTS

ON THE HORIZON:

The Bucs will finish up the tournament tomorrow starting at 8:30 a.m.

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Players Mentioned

Amani D

Amani D'Ambrosio

5' 10"
Senior
Miikka Makinen

Miikka Makinen

6' 0"
Senior
Giorgio Celani

Giorgio Celani

5' 11"
Freshman
Albin Ekvall

Albin Ekvall

6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Amani D

Amani D'Ambrosio

5' 10"
Senior
Miikka Makinen

Miikka Makinen

6' 0"
Senior
Giorgio Celani

Giorgio Celani

5' 11"
Freshman
Albin Ekvall

Albin Ekvall

6' 0"
Freshman