Men's Golf | 4/23/2021 11:48:00 PM

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Senior Ryan Quinn shot an even par 72 to lead all competitors and the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) golf team shot a combined 304 to defeat Skidmore College by nine strokes in a match at Saratoga Spa State Park. The match was the season opener for both squads.

Quinn, a national All-American last season, had two birdies (3rd & 6th) and a double bogey (8th) with six pars for an even front nine (36) before rebounding from a triple bogey 10th hole with two birdies (11th & 17th) and an eagle (12th). He finished with a 36 on the back on his way to a three-stroke victory.

Teammate Matt Buckley, a freshman, was second overall with a 3-over 75, thanks to a pair of birdies on the back that helped him to a 1-under coming in. Classmate Owen Himmer was also 1-under on the back and he finished third on the team and fifth overall with a 78.

Skidmore was led by Harry Grosso, who was third overall with a 76. Will Tone was next with a 77.

The Engineers return to action on Sunday in the Liberty League Preview to be held at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York. 

RPI 304
Skidmore 313
Saratoga Spa State Park
Par 72

1. Ryan Quinn (RPI): 72
2. Matt Buckley (RPI): 75
3. Harry Grosso (SKI): 76
4. Will Tone (SKI): 77
5. Owen Himmer (RPI): 78
6. Griffin Chenard (RPI): 79
T7. Kenneth Harroy (SKI): 80
T7. Cole Vacca (SKI): 80
9. Sean Hurley (SKI): 81
10. Henry Lutz (RPI)*: 82
11. Thomas Fraser (RPI): 85
12. Colin Cusa (SKI): 88

* - Singles player