Welford leads Morningside in spring opener

PROSPER, Texas — The Morningside University men's golf team opened the spring portion of its schedule Monday and Tuesday at the Texas Invitational.

The Mustangs finished eighth with a 54-hole team total of 929. Its best round was the second, turning in a score of 299. 

Dylan Welford paced the Mustangs with a three-round score of 227 (+11), finishing 24th overall. He recorded 10 birdies over his first 36 holes of the event.

Finn Coull tied for 42nd at 235 and highlighted his tournament with an eagle on the par-5 sixth hole during the second round.

Ryan Cavanaugh and Darragh McGrath each posted 237, with both carding 81s in the final round. Owen Bruins capped the tournament with a 79 on Tuesday to finish at 245.

Morningside returns to action March 16-17 in Oklahoma City.