April 20, 2008 
Contact: Mike Christie, Assistant Commissioner

Methodist Captures USA South Men's Golf Tournament Title

(BURLINGTON, N.C.) - Due to heavy rains in Burlington, N.C., the 2008 USA South Men's Golf Tournament has concluded after 36 holes of play. For the sixth consecutive season, Methodist has captured the tournament championship. Led by tournament medalist, Tom Cooper, who shot a three-over par 147 for the two-day event, the Monarchs captured the program's 27th league crown. For further information and complete results, please visit the official tournament page at http://www.gborocollege.edu/athletics/sports/GOLF/2007-08/08usasgolftourney.html.

Final Results:

Rank		Team	Scores		Total	Par
	1	Methodist University	297	303	600	+24
	2	Averett	306	324	630	+54
	3	Christopher Newport	327	321	648	+72
	4	Greensboro College	338	315	653	+77
	5	Shenandoah Hornets	344	335	679	+103
	6	NC Wesleyan	344	344	688	+112
	7	Ferrum	358	381	739	+163

All-Tournament Team (Top-5 Finishers):

Rank		Player	Team	Scores		Total	Par
	1	COOPER, Tom	Methodist University	75	72	147	+3
	2	PLECZKOWSKI, Jake	Methodist University	72	79	151	+7
	3	HARTMAN, Brad	Averett	74	78	152	+8
	4	SCHRADER, Josh	Methodist University	79	74	153	+9
	5	BOVA, Matt	Methodist University	76	78	154	+10