LEXINGTON, KY.—Tackling an unfamiliar course and a deep field, the Central College men's golf team opened in 13th in the 20-team Transylvania (Ky.) Fall Invitational Saturday.
           
The Dutch shot 306-293—599 with 18 holes remaining Sunday in the 54-hole tourney. Harold Dobernecker (sophomore, Nevada) shot 74-73—147 while Lucas Wendel (junior, LeClaire, Pleasant Valley HS) had 77-72—149, Matthew Briggs (sophomore, Burlington, Notre Dame HS) shot 80-73—153, Drew Rogers (freshman, Sullivan, Ill.) had 75-80—155 and Kyle Gabos (junior, Plymouth, Minn., Maple Grove HS) carded an 87-75—162.
           
Nationally ranked Wittenberg University (Ohio) leads with 286-284—570 on the University Club of Kentucky course.
           
"I'm really proud of the guys," coach Mel Blasi said. "They worked hard over the summer. They were all pretty excited to get the season started."
           
Blasi said Dobernecker, Wendel and Briggs had especially promising rounds.
           
"Harold played well," Blasi said. "Lucas Wendel has really improved and I thought Matt Briggs was solid."
           
Blasi also is encouraged by the showing of Rogers as a freshman in his first collegiate tournament.
           
"He's going to be a really solid player," Blasi said.