The Bulldogs head to Ohio to participate in the third annual Tom Tontimonia Invitational hosted by Cleveland State.
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The 54-hole event is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. Monday's 36 holes are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., while Tuesday's final round is slated for 9:30 a.m.
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Butler finished second in the 2022 event, led by
Damon Dickey, who tied for fifth at two-over 215. Dickey shot a one-under 70 in the final round.
Will Horne set a new Butler record with his final round 65. Horne had seven birdies against only one bogey at the Lakewood Country Club. Horne's school record of six-under 65 on a par-71 course stood until later in the season when Dickey posted a 64.
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Horne led the Bulldogs in their most recent outing, registering a Top 5 finish at the Virtues Intercollegiate. The sophomore used a final-round 67 Tuesday to continue to climb the leaderboard. Horne finished the 54-hole event at eight-under 208, tying for fourth.
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Dickey and Horne will be joined in the line-up by
Derek Tabor,
Daniel Tanaka, and
Leo Zurovac.
Kenny Leseur will compete as an individual.
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The Bulldogs and host Cleveland State will compete against Bowling Green, Dayton, Detroit Mercy, Green Bay, IUPUI, Marshall, Northern Kentucky, Oakland, Ohio, Purdue Fort Wayne, Robert Morris, St. Francis, and Youngstown State.
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The par-71 Lakewood Country Club in Westlake will be set up at 6,811 yards for the event.
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Live scoring will be available through GolfStat with a link posted on ButlerSports.com.
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