CORVALLIS, Ore. — The University of Notre Dame men’s golf season came to a close Wednesday evening following a strong Round 3 performance by the team to wrap up the 54-hole tournament. Two individuals in Jacob Modleski and Calen Sanderson jumped double-digit spots on the individual leaderboard on the final day to move their squad into ninth overall with a three-round total of 851(-1).
Modleski’s third round score of 68(-3) moved him into the top-10 on the final day, catapulting 15 spots on the individual side with his tournament low tally. In 54 holes, the junior posted a final score of 208(-5). He opened the NCAA postseason with an even-par score of 71(E) before posting a mark of 69(-2) in the middle round to set himself up for the strong finish on Wednesday.
Sanderson finished second for the Irish, and 24th overall, with a final score of 212(-1). After registering a score of 74(+3) in the opening round, Sanderson finished the second 18 holes at 68(-3) to sit even heading into the final round of competition. Finishing one-under in Round 3 with a 70(-1) mark, Sanderson rose 11 spots on day three to finish among the top-25.
An even-par score in Round 3 for Mike Qiu moved him up to 55th-overall as he helped the Irish at the regional event. The sophomore posted a score of 75(+4) on the first day before adding to his total Tuesday with a Round 2 score of 73(+2). An eagle at hole 16 on the third day carried him to the 71(E) mark as he finished the 54-hole tournament at 219(+6) total.
Nate Stevens opened the tournament with an even-par score of 71(E) Monday before posting a score of 77(+6) on day two. A 72(+1) score on the final day moved him up one spot on the individual side to 61st overall where he tied teammate Rocco Salvitti at a 220(+7) overall score. Salvitti’s first round score of 71(E) was a tournament best for the junior before registering a mark of 73(+2) on day two. He wrapped up the season with a Round 3 score of 76(+5) Wednesday to close out the year.