BoilerNotes
BARK RIVER, Mich. – The Purdue men's golf team put together a dominating performance over the span of two days to earn the title at the Island Resort Intercollegiate, held at Sage Run GC in Bark River, Michigan.
The Boilermakers tallied an 18-under par 846 (284-282-280) to easily outdistance Boise State by 13 shots and Georgia by 14 strokes in their first tournament action of the 2024-25 season.
The win, coming in head coach Andrew Sapp's first tournament as a head coach, was Purdue's first in a season-opening tournament since the 1993-94 season.
"This was a great team win with all of our guys contributing all week," Sapp said. "Our guys really worked hard over the summer and came back to school with something to prove. I am proud that we were able to get it done this week to give us a lot of confidence heading into the fall."
The Boilermakers entered the third and final round tied with Boise State, but quickly started to pull away. Led by sophomore Sam Easterbrook, Purdue's 13-stroke win was the fifth-largest margin of victory in school history.
Easterbrook fueled Purdue in the third round, shooting a career-best 65 with seven birdies, 11 pars and no bogeys on his card. He finished tied for sixth at 4-under par 212 (70-77-65) for his fourth career top-10 finish.
Two other Boilermakers, Kent Hsiao and Kentaro Nanayama posted top-10 finishes, tying for ninth at 2-under par 214. Hsiao, who shared the round-two lead, posted scores of 69-70-75, while Nanayama showcased his consistency with cards of 72-71-71.
Freshman Supapon Amornchaichan posted his first career top-20 finish in his first event, with a total of 1-under par 215 (73-71-71), good for 15th place, while Nels Surtani was tied for 22nd at 2-over par 218 (75-70-73).
Playing as individuals, Jenson Forrester was tied for 33rd at 4-over par 220 (70-77-73), Yilin Sun was tied for 44th at 7-over par 223 (71-80-72), and Andrew White was 78th at 36-over par 252 (86-87-79).
The Boilermakers will have a quick turnaround, competing at the elite Inverness Intercollegiate, hosted by Toledo at the Inverness Club on Sept. 9 and 10.
- For the first time since the 1993-94 season, the Purdue men's golf team won its season-opening tournament.
- Head coach Andrew Sapp became the second Purdue head coach to win in his first career tournament as a head coach (Bob Prange – 1993-94 season).
- Purdue's 13-stroke margin of victory over Boise State marked the fifth-largest margin of victory in school history.
- Purdue's 54-hole score of 18-under par 846 is tied for the 13th-best, 54-hole score in school history.
- Dating to last season, Purdue has now three of its six fall tournaments it has played in.
BARK RIVER, Mich. – The Purdue men's golf team put together a dominating performance over the span of two days to earn the title at the Island Resort Intercollegiate, held at Sage Run GC in Bark River, Michigan.
The Boilermakers tallied an 18-under par 846 (284-282-280) to easily outdistance Boise State by 13 shots and Georgia by 14 strokes in their first tournament action of the 2024-25 season.
The win, coming in head coach Andrew Sapp's first tournament as a head coach, was Purdue's first in a season-opening tournament since the 1993-94 season.
"This was a great team win with all of our guys contributing all week," Sapp said. "Our guys really worked hard over the summer and came back to school with something to prove. I am proud that we were able to get it done this week to give us a lot of confidence heading into the fall."
The Boilermakers entered the third and final round tied with Boise State, but quickly started to pull away. Led by sophomore Sam Easterbrook, Purdue's 13-stroke win was the fifth-largest margin of victory in school history.
Easterbrook fueled Purdue in the third round, shooting a career-best 65 with seven birdies, 11 pars and no bogeys on his card. He finished tied for sixth at 4-under par 212 (70-77-65) for his fourth career top-10 finish.
Two other Boilermakers, Kent Hsiao and Kentaro Nanayama posted top-10 finishes, tying for ninth at 2-under par 214. Hsiao, who shared the round-two lead, posted scores of 69-70-75, while Nanayama showcased his consistency with cards of 72-71-71.
Freshman Supapon Amornchaichan posted his first career top-20 finish in his first event, with a total of 1-under par 215 (73-71-71), good for 15th place, while Nels Surtani was tied for 22nd at 2-over par 218 (75-70-73).
Playing as individuals, Jenson Forrester was tied for 33rd at 4-over par 220 (70-77-73), Yilin Sun was tied for 44th at 7-over par 223 (71-80-72), and Andrew White was 78th at 36-over par 252 (86-87-79).
The Boilermakers will have a quick turnaround, competing at the elite Inverness Intercollegiate, hosted by Toledo at the Inverness Club on Sept. 9 and 10.