Air Force Finishes 13th at Jackrabbit Invitational

March 17, 2015

PRIMM, Nev. - Junior Michael Fan shot a season-low 67 on the final 18 holes to lead the Air Force golf team during the final round of play at the Jackrabbit Invitational in Primm, Nev., on Tuesday, March 17. As a team, the Falcons recorded a three-round score of 880 (287-296-297, 16 over par) to finish 13th in the two-day tournament at the Primm Valley Golf Club.

Fan carded a five-under par score of 67 during the final round to finish in a tie for 22nd with a 54-hole total of 215 (73-75-67). He is the third Academy golfer this season to tally a single-round score of 67, joining senior Blake Edwards and freshman Sutton Farmer, who both recorded that mark at Price's Give'Em Five Invitational during the fall.

With a one-over par score of 73 on the final round, freshman J.D. Kiesewetter captured the Falcons' best overall tournament finish, as he combined for a total of 214 (70-71-73) to finish tied for 19th in the 87-golfer field.

Sophomore Brenden Bone shot a 79 on the final day to tie for 51st with a combined score of 224 (69-75-79, seven over), while freshman Dane Hankamer and Edwards recorded respective scores of 81 and 78 on the final 18. Hankamer concluded the tournament tied for 81st with a three-round score of 231 (75-75-81, 15 over) and Edwards finished 85th with a 236 total (79-79-78, 20 over) over 54 holes.

UNLV won the Jackrabbit Invitational with a 60-under par score of 804, while the Rebels' Kurt Kitayama claimed medalist honors after recording a three-round score of 197 (-19).

The Falcons return to action next weekend, when they travel to Williamsburg, Va., for the Middleburg Bank Invitational on March 22-24

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