TUCSON, ARIZ. – The University of Arizona men's golf team concluded play in the two day ASU Thunderbird Invitational on Sunday. The Cats scored a 852 (E) in the two day contest and will tie with Utah for eighth place.
 
"Today was much better for our group," commented head men's golf coach Jim Anderson. "We still have areas to clean up but I think we are still getting close to a break through week. George (Cunningham) and Jordan (Gumberg) are showing consistency and I believe we can count on them to save a few more shots positing great scores. In the meantime, our younger, less experienced guys are getting close to equally impressive rounds. David was awesome today with four birdies in his final five holes. Dylan really rebounded and responded to Chris' strategy advice on the course. We are going to compete for spots on the next trip and we need a great outing in Eugene."
 
Leading the Cats in the contest was junior George Cunningham. The Tucson product concludes play ranking in the top-20 in par-4 scoring with a 3.97 average (-1), and par-5 scoring with a 4.44 average (-5). Cunningham posted 10 birdies throughout the contest and an eagle on the final day of play to finish in a tie for 16th place. The junior will end the competition having shot a 211 (-2), his best finish at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational in his career.
 
"I played really well today for how I scored," commented Cunningham. "My game is feeling solid and will hopefully come together soon. Hopefully as a team we can stop making the little mistakes and have some high finishes to try and make regionals."
 
Junior Jordan Gumberg shot even par after three rounds of play to finish in a tie for 27th place. Gumberg posted 10 birdies throughout the contest to end with a final score of 213 (E).
 
Freshman David Laskin shot a career low 18 hole score of 68 (-3) in the final round of the contest. The California native posted five of his 10 birdies in the final round of play. Laskin will end the tournament in a tie for 44th place with a score of 216 (+3).
 
Sophomore Dylan Stein recorded a 219 (+6) after three rounds of play to tie for 54th place. The sophomore recorded nine birdies throughout play. Freshman Briggs Duce ends play in a tie for 57th place with a score of 220 (+7). The Sierra Vista product marked 10 birdies throughout the competition.
 
Junior Max Donohue and freshman Brad Reeves competed in the competition as individuals. Donohue recorded 12 birdies throughout the weekend to finish with a 217 (+4). The junior will end play in a tie for 48th place. Reeves posted a 223 (+10) and will finish in a tie for 63rd place.

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