March 29, 2011
AVON, Ind. - The Purdue men's golf team posted Tuesday's low round to run away with the Butler Spring Invitational title, outdistancing the field by 20 strokes.
The Boilermakers followed Monday's even-par 288 with a team score of 290 (+2) in the second round to finish with a total of 578 for the event. IUPUI and Loyola (Ill.) tied for second place at 598, 20 strokes behind Purdue.
Junior William Sjaichudin fired a two-under 70 - his fifth-straight round at par or better - on Tuesday to cruise to his second individual medal in as many events, winning the tournament with a score of 136 (-8).
Junior Tyler Duncan also shot 70 on Tuesday to bring his total to an even-par 144, good for sole possession of fourth place. Freshmen Adam Schenk and Sam Fu finished in ties for 11th and 17th, respectively, with totals of 148 (+4) and 150 (+6).
Senior Erich Johnston withdrew on Tuesday, while senior Nakarintra Ratanakul tied for 26th with a total of 152 (+8) as an individual.
The Boilermakers will be off until April 16, when they begin competition at the Illini Spring Classic.