GALESBURG, ILLINOIS — Closing out the fall season, the Central College men's golf team finished in second place at the Prairie Fire Invitational Sunday.
           
Playing the final tournament of the fall on the 6,555 yard, par-72 course at Soangetaha Country Club, Central had a 36-hole team score of 312-309—621. Augustana College (Ill.) was the team champion at 303-306—609.  Augustana's Patrick McGrath won with a 70-72—142.
           
Finishing five strokes back of the individual medalist, Carter Yurgae (junior, West Des Moines, Dowling Catholic HS) was the runner-up. He carded a 74-73—147.
           
"Today was a good way to close our fall season," coach Mel Blasi said. "Carter was our leader as he has been all fall."
           
Central had its next three athletes in a tie for 14th place. Crew Klingner (junior, Williamsburg) carded an 80-78—158, Bautista Valeiras (junior, Naples, Fla., Gulf Coast HS) and Brady Scalf (sophomore, Macomb, Ill.) both shot 79 on both days for a total of 158.
           
Freshman Calvin Andresen (Marion) shared 34th place with a score of 84-81—165.
           
"We played a lot of guys in the varsity lineup this fall with a lot of combinations," Blasi said. "Most of the fall was a struggle finding the right group, but I'm pleased with the added experience our young players received. I'm optimistic we will find our groove in the spring."

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