Friday, October 13
Alpharetta, Ga. | The Golf Club of Georgia - Creekside Course
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Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate Invitational
The Wake Forest Men’s Golf Team Prepares for their Final Tournament of the Fall
10/12/2023 9:41:00 PM | Men's Golf
The Demon Deacons head to the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate for their final event of the fall season.
ALPHARETTA, GA. - The Wake Forest men's golf team prepares to wrap up the fall season in Alpharetta this weekend. The Deacs are set to compete in the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate hosted by Georgia Tech.
The Demon Deacons last competed in the Ben Hogan Collegiate at Shady Oaks Country Club. Scotty Kennon carded a season-high 67 (-3) under during the first round in Westworth Village, Texas. The junior made his second top-25 finish of the fall at Shady Oaks.
Earlier this fall the Demon Deacons hosted the Highlands Invitational. The Deacs took home their first team championship of the season. The Deacs shot 31-under-par to secure the win at Chicago Highlands.
Michael Brennan claimed the seventh individual title of his career in Chicago during the team victory. Brennan carded a 12-under-par during the weekend to finish first for the individual title at the Highlands Invitational.
The Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate started in 2005 at the Creekside Course. In 2007, Webb Simpson became the first and only Demon Deacon to take home an individual title shooting 1-under-par.
Other notable Wake Forest Alumni that have competed in this tournament are Alex Fitzpatrick, Mark Power and Will Zalatoris.
The field of 15 in Alpharetta boasts seven nationally-ranked programs. The field also consists of four ACC teams. Those teams are Clemson, No. 22 Duke, No. 3 Georgia Tech and No. 14 Virginia.
The Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate will be held at the Creekside Course. This course is one of the top tracks in Georgia. The course architect, Arthur Hills, designed this course and the Blackthorn Club. The Demon Deacons competed at the Blackthorn Club during the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate.
Wake Forest will be teeing off round one on hole No. 10 from 9:20 a.m. through 10:40 a.m. Friday morning. The Deacs are set to tee off against No. 17 ETSU and Northwestern.
Live scoring will be available on GolfStat.com.
THE DEACS' LINEUP
Michael Brennan
Senior Michael Brennan heads into the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate ranked eighth in the PGA Tour University and 17th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. Brennan had a strong round three performance at the Ben Hogan Invitational rising 16 positions and shooting a 69 (-1). At the Highlands Invitational, Brennan claimed his seventh individual title. The Virginia native has the fourth most individual titles in Wake Forest history. In 2021 Brennan took home his fourth individual title at the Ben Hogan Invitational shooting eleven under-par over the course of the tournament. The senior had a lot of success at Pinehurst No. 2 last season. During the Wake Forest Invitational, Brennan turned in his lowest score of the season shooting a 64 (-6). In April Brennan made his return to Pinehurst as he took home the 2023 ACC Individual Title and helped push the Deacs to the final round of the ACC Championship. Heading into his senior season Brennan made his second professional appearance in the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.
Scotty Kennon
Junior Scotty Kennon last appeared in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. The junior carded a season-high during round one with a 67 (-3). The Florida native has made two top-25 finishes so far this fall. Kennon was one of four Demon Deacons to finish in the top-10 at the Highlands Invitational. During round one of the Highlands Invitational, Kennon tallied four straight birdies from holes no. four through seven. The junior also had the third most birdies tallied at Chicago Highlands. Last year Kennon came into his own as he ended his season with six top-25 finishes. One of which was his first top-five finish during the final event of the season. The Florida native helped the Deacs take home wins at the Battle of Brian's Creek and the Battle of the Run. During the past two ACC Championships Kennon has played a big role for the Demon Deacons. This past season Kennon claimed one of the points to help take the Deacs to their second straight ACC Championship appearance. Kennon ended strong winning 5&4 with big wins on the ninth, 10th, and 12th holes.
Andrew McLauchlan
In his last appearance, Andrew McLauchlan finished strong, rising three positions in the final round at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. At Chicago Highlands, McLauclan helped out the Deacs with his first top-25 finish of the season. The sophomore started on the right foot at the Highlands Invitational notching an eagle early in round one. Early in his freshman season, McLauchlan solidified himself on the starting lineup for the Deacs. In his first round of the 2022-23 season, McLauchlan turned in his lowest score of the season, shooting 64. The Florida native finished in the top-10 in four tournaments last season. During the final event of the season, McLauchlan tied for first at the Battle of the Run. At the ACC Championship Semifinals, McLauchlan held a strong 3UP lead while Mark Power scored the deciding point to send the Deacs to the final.
Marshall Meisel
Junior Marshall Meisel fought to rise three positions during the final round of the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. Earlier this fall, Meisel posted a strong performance at the Highlands Invitational. The Maryland native put together his first top-10 finish of the season. The Junior finished in top-five for most birdies and tallied one eagle at Chicago Highlands. Last season, Meisel finished in the top-25 at three different events. Along with that, he added a pair of top-10 finishes at the Battle of the Run and the Old Town Club College Invitational.
Clay Stirsman
Clay Stirsman will be making his second appearance of the season Friday at the Creekside Course. In his last start, the senior competed as an individual at the Highlands Invitational. The Indiana native played in five events this past season for the Deacs. Stirsman posted a pair of top-20 finishes and recorded a 67 in his first appearance last season at the Maui Jim Invitational.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Teams
COURSE INFORMATION
Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate
Creekside Course - 72 par - 6,936 yards
LIVE SCORING
TEE TIMES
Friday, October 13 - Round One - The first 18 holes will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 14 - Round Two - The second round will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 15 - Round Three The final round will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Demon Deacons last competed in the Ben Hogan Collegiate at Shady Oaks Country Club. Scotty Kennon carded a season-high 67 (-3) under during the first round in Westworth Village, Texas. The junior made his second top-25 finish of the fall at Shady Oaks.
Earlier this fall the Demon Deacons hosted the Highlands Invitational. The Deacs took home their first team championship of the season. The Deacs shot 31-under-par to secure the win at Chicago Highlands.
Michael Brennan claimed the seventh individual title of his career in Chicago during the team victory. Brennan carded a 12-under-par during the weekend to finish first for the individual title at the Highlands Invitational.
The Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate started in 2005 at the Creekside Course. In 2007, Webb Simpson became the first and only Demon Deacon to take home an individual title shooting 1-under-par.
Other notable Wake Forest Alumni that have competed in this tournament are Alex Fitzpatrick, Mark Power and Will Zalatoris.
The field of 15 in Alpharetta boasts seven nationally-ranked programs. The field also consists of four ACC teams. Those teams are Clemson, No. 22 Duke, No. 3 Georgia Tech and No. 14 Virginia.
The Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate will be held at the Creekside Course. This course is one of the top tracks in Georgia. The course architect, Arthur Hills, designed this course and the Blackthorn Club. The Demon Deacons competed at the Blackthorn Club during the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate.
Wake Forest will be teeing off round one on hole No. 10 from 9:20 a.m. through 10:40 a.m. Friday morning. The Deacs are set to tee off against No. 17 ETSU and Northwestern.
Live scoring will be available on GolfStat.com.
THE DEACS' LINEUP
Michael Brennan
Senior Michael Brennan heads into the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate ranked eighth in the PGA Tour University and 17th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings. Brennan had a strong round three performance at the Ben Hogan Invitational rising 16 positions and shooting a 69 (-1). At the Highlands Invitational, Brennan claimed his seventh individual title. The Virginia native has the fourth most individual titles in Wake Forest history. In 2021 Brennan took home his fourth individual title at the Ben Hogan Invitational shooting eleven under-par over the course of the tournament. The senior had a lot of success at Pinehurst No. 2 last season. During the Wake Forest Invitational, Brennan turned in his lowest score of the season shooting a 64 (-6). In April Brennan made his return to Pinehurst as he took home the 2023 ACC Individual Title and helped push the Deacs to the final round of the ACC Championship. Heading into his senior season Brennan made his second professional appearance in the U.S. Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.
Scotty Kennon
Junior Scotty Kennon last appeared in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. The junior carded a season-high during round one with a 67 (-3). The Florida native has made two top-25 finishes so far this fall. Kennon was one of four Demon Deacons to finish in the top-10 at the Highlands Invitational. During round one of the Highlands Invitational, Kennon tallied four straight birdies from holes no. four through seven. The junior also had the third most birdies tallied at Chicago Highlands. Last year Kennon came into his own as he ended his season with six top-25 finishes. One of which was his first top-five finish during the final event of the season. The Florida native helped the Deacs take home wins at the Battle of Brian's Creek and the Battle of the Run. During the past two ACC Championships Kennon has played a big role for the Demon Deacons. This past season Kennon claimed one of the points to help take the Deacs to their second straight ACC Championship appearance. Kennon ended strong winning 5&4 with big wins on the ninth, 10th, and 12th holes.
Andrew McLauchlan
In his last appearance, Andrew McLauchlan finished strong, rising three positions in the final round at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. At Chicago Highlands, McLauclan helped out the Deacs with his first top-25 finish of the season. The sophomore started on the right foot at the Highlands Invitational notching an eagle early in round one. Early in his freshman season, McLauchlan solidified himself on the starting lineup for the Deacs. In his first round of the 2022-23 season, McLauchlan turned in his lowest score of the season, shooting 64. The Florida native finished in the top-10 in four tournaments last season. During the final event of the season, McLauchlan tied for first at the Battle of the Run. At the ACC Championship Semifinals, McLauchlan held a strong 3UP lead while Mark Power scored the deciding point to send the Deacs to the final.
Marshall Meisel
Junior Marshall Meisel fought to rise three positions during the final round of the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational. Earlier this fall, Meisel posted a strong performance at the Highlands Invitational. The Maryland native put together his first top-10 finish of the season. The Junior finished in top-five for most birdies and tallied one eagle at Chicago Highlands. Last season, Meisel finished in the top-25 at three different events. Along with that, he added a pair of top-10 finishes at the Battle of the Run and the Old Town Club College Invitational.
Clay Stirsman
Clay Stirsman will be making his second appearance of the season Friday at the Creekside Course. In his last start, the senior competed as an individual at the Highlands Invitational. The Indiana native played in five events this past season for the Deacs. Stirsman posted a pair of top-20 finishes and recorded a 67 in his first appearance last season at the Maui Jim Invitational.
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Teams
- Charlotte
- No. 14 Virginia
- No. 3 Georgia Tech
- Georgia Tech "B" Team
- No. 5 Tennessee
- UCLA
- No. 7 Washington
- No. 22 Duke
- Pepperdine
- No. 17 ETSU
- Wake Forest
- Northwestern
- USC
- Clemson
- No. 15 Texas A&M
COURSE INFORMATION
Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate
Creekside Course - 72 par - 6,936 yards
- The Deacs compete on their second Arthur Hills course of the fall in the Golf Club of Georgia Collegiate.
- The Creekside Course is consistently ranked in the GoldDigest "Top 20" courses in Georgia.
- Each year leading up to The Masters, The Georgia Cup is held at the Creekside Course. The Georgia Cup is a charity match between the reigning U.S. and British Amateur Champions.
LIVE SCORING
TEE TIMES
Friday, October 13 - Round One - The first 18 holes will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 14 - Round Two - The second round will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, October 15 - Round Three The final round will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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