KU men’s golf places 2nd in season opener

Kansas men’s golf team finished in second place out of 16 teams and shot a three round, 8-under par 856 at the Badger Invitational at University Ridge Golf Course.

The second-place finish marks head coach Jamie Bermel’s 24th top-three placing while at Kansas. The team finished 14 strokes behind the winner, Notre Dame (842).

Kansas senior Andy Spencer posted 4-under 68 in his final round and finished the tournament tied for sixth place out of 96 golfers. Spencer, who shot a three-round 209 (-7), now has eight finishes in the top-10 in his Jayhawk career.

Following Spencer was junior Ben Sigel, who carded 2-under par 214 for the tournament and placed 16th. Sigel shot a 73 (+1) on Tuesday. KU freshman Luke Kluver, who also shot a 73 in his final round, tied for 21st and shot even-par 216 in his Kansas debut.

KU will travel to Lake Forrest, Ill., for the Windon Memorial Classic for its next tournament on Sept. 16-17.

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