Baldwinsville, NY—Russell Sage College's men's golf team wrapped up play at the 2021 Empire 8 Fall Championships on Sunday. The two-day event was held at Timber Banks Country Club, a 72 course with a 6,739 distance.  St. John Fisher College won the team crown with a total of 628 (311-317), besting Utica by just one stroke, 629 (320-309). Oswego State finished in third place with a 645 (314+331), while RSC finished in fourth place with a 654 (321+333).  

Team Scores

1^st        St. John Fisher                        311 + 317=628

2nd      Utica College                          320 + 309=629

3^rd        Oswego State                         314 + 331=645

4^th        Russell Sage                            321 + 333=654

5^th        Elmira                                     340 + 359=699

6^th        Nazareth                                 359 + 362=721

7^th        Keuka College                         362 + 392=754

RSC's senior Stuart Phair (Canberra, Australia/Trinity Christian School) finished in ninth place after he combined for a 162 on rounds of 79 and 83. Graduate player Blake Pritchard (Malone, NY/Franklin Academy) is tied for 12^th after he posted a 163 on rounds of 83 on Saturday and an 80 on Sunday.  

RSC's sophomore Austin Carpenter (Peru, NY/Peru) finished in a tie for 15^th place after he finished with a 164. He led after day one with his 74 but shot a 90 on Sunday.

Rookie Shane Kammerman (Cortlandt Manor, NY/Walter Panas) picked up 17^th place after he shot a 165 (85+80), while junior Aidan O'Neil (Canajoharie, NY/Canajoharie) finished in 30^th place with a 185 (88+97). Graduate performer Ethan Peters (Hudson, NY/Hudson) finished in 41^st place with a 266 (141+125).

The event wraps the fall season for the Gators.

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