The Purdue men’s golf team secured a No. 7 finish out of 20 squads at the Ka’Anapali Classic in Lahaina, Hawai’i, climbing the leaderboard with a consistent three-day surge, the Purdue Exponent reported. The Boilermakers opened with a 299 before dropping 25 strokes across the final two rounds to card scores of 278 and 274.
Climbing the Leaderboard in Lahaina
Purdue finished the tournament at one under par as a team, cracking the top 10 in a competitive field featuring numerous nationally ranked programs. No. 12 Georgia captured the tournament title by shooting 23 under par. The Boilermakers’ steady improvement over the 54-hole event fueled their late push past several higher-ranked opponents on the Maui course.
Forrester Anchors the Boilermakers
Senior Jenson Forrester paced Purdue with a 7-under-par finish, tying for fifth place individually just four shots behind the tournament’s individual medalist, who finished at 11 under. Ranked No. 55 nationally, Forrester closed out his fall campaign with consistent rounds of 2-under 69, 2-under 69, and 3-under 68. This result marks his third top-five appearance of the season, capitalizing on early rounds where much of the field struggled to stay below par.
Micah Sheffer and Will Harvey Finish Tied at Thirty-Seventh
Redshirt freshman Micah Sheffer and sophomore Will Harvey each finished tied for No. 37 at 3 over par. Sheffer bounced back by scoring a -6 in the final 18 holes, which was lower than anyone else on his team and tied with the No. 1 finisher overall in this round. Harvey recovered from a rocky opening-round 75 by carding a 3-under 68 in the second round and an even-par round to close out his tournament.
Rounding Out the Lineup
Senior Sam Easterbrook tied for No. 70 at 8 over par for the three rounds, while teammate Andre Zhu finished tied for No. 77 at 10 over par. Their performances completed the scoring ledger for the Boilermakers as the fall schedule reached its conclusion.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Spring Schedule
When does the Purdue men’s golf team resume play?
The Boilermakers will open their spring season on Feb. 14 at the Purdue Dominican Republic Classic in Punta Cana.
Where did Purdue finish in the team standings at Ka’Anapali?
Purdue took No. 7 out of 20 teams, finishing at one under par overall after rounds of 299, 278, and 274.
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