LAKE GENEVA, Wis. - The University of Dubuque men's golf team placed 10th with a team score of 323-320-643 in the 21-team UW-Stout Invitational held at The Highlands and the Brute golf courses on Oct. 2-3. The Spartans were led in scoring by Brad Buechel who tied for 16th overall after rounds of 78-76-154.

The Spartans opened play on The Highlands' (Par 71), a Scottish-inspired, links-style course, complete with a beautiful landscape of scenic hills, trickling creeks and lush foliage. This Lake Geneva golf course was originally designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, and transformed in 1996 by Bob Cupp. The Brute course (Par 72), at over 7,000 yards, is one of the most challenging layouts in the Midwest and is considered one of Wisconsin's best golf courses. Designed by Robert Bruce Harris, the course is enhanced with 68 bunkers and huge rolling greens, averaging over 8,000 square feet.

Matt McQuillen tied for 36th after firing rounds of 80-81-161 along with teammate Colin Schmit who had rounds of 79-82-161. Alex Staver tied for 61st with a score of 86-81-167, Drake Polley tied for 79th with a score of 91-83-174. Cade Bastian led all individuals with rounds of 79-79-158 to tied for 26th place overall.

10 Dubuque, Univ. of 323 320 643
T16 Brad Buechel (3) 78 76 154
T36 Matt McQuillen (1) 80 81 161
T36 Colin Schmit (4) 79 82 161
T61 Alex Staver (2) 86 81 167
T79 Drake Polley (5) 91 83 174

Individuals:
T26 Cade Bastian (Dubuque, Univ. of) 79 79 158