Complete results
 
Gainesville, Ga.----The Wingate University men's golf team finished 17th in the Mizuno Intercollegiate at the Chattahoochee Golf Club Tuesday. The South Atlantic Conference members shot a third-round 305, completing the 54-hole event at 902. Fellow SAC member Anderson University won the team title with an 846, edging the University of West Florida by two strokes. The University of North Georgia served as the event's host.
 
For Wingate, freshman Filippo Grossi led the way with a four-over-par 220. He shot a one-over-par 73 Tuesday. The next three Bulldogs finished within six strokes of each other, with sophomore Colin Dutton checking in at 226. He posted a third-round score of 77.
 
Freshman Fynn Loewe and junior Nick Fleming completed 54 holes with scores of 230 and 232, respectively. Loewe had an 80 Tuesday, while Fleming recorded his second consecutive round of 75. Sophomore Jake Smith had an 80 Tuesday for a three-round score of 237.
 
West Florida junior Elias Haavisto forced a playoff with second round co-leader and Anderson junior Calahan Keever for medalist honors. Both players finished 54 holes at 10-under-par 206. An Averett University transfer, Haavisto prevailed in extra time to take home the medalist trophy. Twenty-one schools and 108 student-athletes participated in this year's Mizuno Intercollegiate.
 
Tournament Information
 
Mizuno Intercollegiate
Chattahoochee Golf Club (par 72, 7166 yards)
Gainesville, Ga. (hosted by University of North Georgia)
 
Wingate Line-up
 
17-Wingate 296-301-305=902
T29-Filippo Grossi, 72-75-73=220
T70-Colin Dutton, 73-76-77=226
T84-Fynn Loewe, 75-75-80=230
T94-Nick Fleming, 82-75-75=232
103-Jake Smith, 76-81-80=237
 
Wingate/Tournament Notes

- Playing in his first intercollegiate event, Grossi had Wingate's low score each round
- Fleming had five birdies in his third round Tuesday
- Dutton had three birdies, while Grossi, Loewe and Smith had one each
- Grossi started his third round on hole No. 14
- The Italian opened with six straight pars before bogeying hole No. 2
- After four more pars, he birdied No. 7 (par 4, 411 yards)
- Grossi finished with five pars and one bogey on his last six holes
- Both Anderson and West Florida shot two-under-par 286 on Tuesday
- Host North Georgia and Clayton State finished third and fourth, respectively
- The UNG Nighthawks had a 283 Tuesday to finish at 856
- The CSU Lakers posted an even-par 288 to complete 54 holes at 864
- The Lee University Flames finished fifth at 868
- Wingate's next event is Monday and Tuesday, September 26-27 in St. Augustine, Florida
- The 'Dogs will compete in the 12th annual Jay Jennison Cup, hosted by Flagler College

What They Are Saying
 
Wingate head men's golf coach JD Lamm: "Obviously, this was not the finish we were hoping to achieve, but we were able to get the season started, which is good. We saw many good moments from our freshmen, which brings much good news to our program. We know the areas where we need to improve…and we'll work hard to get ready for our tournament next week."       
 
Wingate freshman student-athlete Filippo Grossi: "This week I didn't play to my capabilities, but my results were close. My chipping was good and saved me in tough situations. I hope to be better in our next tournament, playing under par." 
 
Wingate University
 
Founded in 1896, Wingate University is a laboratory of difference-making that serves more than 3,400 students in North Carolina. Wingate offers 38 undergraduate majors as well as seven master's and four doctoral degrees. The University is home to the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences; the Levine College of Health Sciences; the Byrum School of Business; the Thayer School of Education and the School of Sport Sciences. 

Wingate is a leader in healthcare education, and nearly one in five Wingate undergraduate students is preparing to be a pharmacist, physician assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist or nurse. Student-athletes on Wingate's 25 teams compete in NCAA Division II and have brought home the SAC Echols Athletic Excellence Award for 14 years straight. The University's motto is "Faith, Knowledge, Service." View current news and videos at www.wingate.edu.