2010 Tee-off

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – The AASU men’s golf team shot a final round 311 on Feb. 2, moving up one spot to finish fifth at the 2010 Outback Steakhouse Intercollegiate, hosted by Catawba at the Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Fla.

Flagler College paced the 15 team field after firing a 295, finishing the 36 hole tournament with a unbeatable 580. North Greenville fired a second consecutive 300 to finish second with a 600 total, followed by Columbus State (608), Newberry (609) and AASU (618).

Sophomore Matt Motes led the Pirates on the second day with a three-over-par 75, finishing the tournament with a two day 154 total. Freshmen Jacob Tilton and Tyler Erickson each shot 79s on Tuesday and also finished the tournament with a two day 154 total.

Junior Ridge Purcell carded a second round 78 and finished the tournament with a 157 total, while junior Aaron Elrod shot a final round 79 and also finished with a 157 total.

The Pirates return to action on Feb. 22-23, hosting the AASU Pirate Invitational at Southbridge Golf Club in Savannah.