Columbus State golf team moves up four place at Matlock

LAKELAND, Fla. -- The Columbus State men's golf team shot a final-round 297 on Tuesday and moved up four spots in the Matlock Collegiate Classic.

The Cougars finished in a tie for ninth place with Valdosta State with a three-round total of 908 at Lone Palm Golf Club.

Saint Leo won the event with an 869, eight shots better than West Florida and Barry.

Yannick Gumowski shot a 3-under-par 69, which tied for the best round of the day. He finished tied for 20th at 5-over 221.

Taylor Martin shot a 75 to finish in a tie for 50th at 231. Robert Mize shot a 76 to end up in a tie for 44th at 230.

Gideon Van Der Vyver shot a 77 to finish tied for 32nd at 226. Zachary Close's 79 was the non-counting score. He finished in a tie for 70th at 241.

CSU will play next at the Southeastern Collegiate in Valdosta, Ga., on March 13-15.

This story was originally published February 9, 2016 at 5:31 PM with the headline "Columbus State golf team moves up four place at Matlock ."