Bruce Chelucci - Golf Instructor

OUTHERN PINES, N.C. (October 27, 2009) – Rollins was ahead by a stroke after the first day and ran away from the field in the final round, posting a seven shot victory at the Ross Resorts Invitational at Mid Pines Tuesday. The third ranked Tars held off top ranked Nova Southeastern over the final 18 holes in the star-studded event, hosted by Rollins and Peggy Kirk Bell (Rollins class of 1943) at Mid Pines Resort in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Rollins carded scores of 300-301 on the first day and held a one shot lead over the rival Sharks. The Tars saved their best for last, shooting the event’s best round with a 12 over 296 for a final score of 897. Nova posted a score of 904 (304-298-302) while Eastern Michigan finished third with 917 (300-308-309) strokes. Georgetown (934) and Akron (935) rounded out the top-five of the 10-team field. Sandra Changkija of NSU led from wire to wire, shooting a four-under 212 (70-69-73). Joanna Coe wrapped up her stellar fall season with a runner-up finish to lead the Tars. The junior shot rounds of 75 and 71 on Monday, then came back with a 74 Tuesday for a four-over score of 220. In four tournaments this season, Coe has earned two second place finishes and two victories (Princeton and Nova Southeastern Shark Invitational).