Results

SPOKANE, Wash. — Luke Butler led the way as the Pacific Lutheran University men's golf team knocked off the rust on Monday, finishing fifth at the Whitworth Fall Invitational at Indian Canyon Golf Course.

Butler was the top Lute, cracking the top 10 after shooting a two round tally of 144. Butler shot a one-under 70 on Sunday before carding a 74 on Monday to secure eighth overall.

Tanner Frinell was 17th overall with a 149, shooting a 76 during round one and shaving off three strokes on Monday, closing the tournament with a 73. Soren Bostrom was 19th competing as an individual, shooting a 150 (77-73). Geo Pirrie finished in a four-way tie for 22nd, ending the tournament with a 151. Pirrie shot a 73 on Sunday before netting a 78 on Monday. 

Koen Solis was one stroke back in 26th with a 152. Solis shot an 80 on Sunday but shaved off eight strokes, collecting a 72 on Monday. Marcus Otto was 32nd with a 156 (78-78). Luke Pendergraft and Tyler Maag competed as individuals, turning in scores of 157 (76-81) and 162 (82-80). 

As a team, the Lutes boasted a two-day tally of 594, shooting a 297 both days. PLU was fifth in the team standings, finishing 11 strokes behind Northwest Conference rival Linfield University and six strokes ahead of host Whitworth University's B team. Willamette University won the seven team event with a 564 (279-285) while Whitworth's Matthew Durkin earned medalist honors with a 136 (67-69).

The Lutes are back in action on Monday, September 29, hosting the PLU Invitational at The Home Course in DuPont, Wash.