Raiders Eclipse Records at Home Invitational

ORANGE CITY, Iowa – Northwestern secured first place at the Red Raider Spring Invitational with a final score of 546, led by sophomore Ray Greller's individual victory at 9-under-par 133 at Landsmeer Golf Club.

Northwestern's A team finished first with a remarkable total score of 546, achieving rounds of 272 and 274. Notably, the 272 first-round mark set a new team single-round school record.

Ray Greller led the charge, posting an impressive 133 (-9) overall, with a standout first round of 63 (-8), breaking the individual single-round school record. Greller's performance included eight birdies in that round. Qwenton Caldwell, a senior, tied for sixth with a total of 138 (-4), including a strong second round of 65 (-6) where he made seven birdies. Sophomore Evan Smith also tied for sixth, matching Caldwell's total with rounds of 68 (-3) and 70 (-1). Axton Miller finished in a tie for 10th place with a score of 139 (-3). He carded a 69 (-2) in the first round and matched that with a solid 70 (-1) in the second round, which included an eagle on hole 10.

The B team from Northwestern finished in fourth place, recording a total score of 578. Freshman Carter Langle led the B squad with a total of 141 (-1), highlighted by a second-round score of 68 (-3). Sophomore Carson Uitermarkt delivered a consistent performance, finishing 17th with a score of 143 (+1). The C team placed 10th, with junior Ross Alexander leading the group with a total of 148 (+6).

Northwestern has won its home meet in three consecutive seasons.

RAIDERS AT THE EVENT
Northwestern "A"
1. Ray Greller – 63-70=133 (-9)
T6. Evan Smith – 68-70=138 (-4)
T6. Qwenton Caldwell – 73-65=138 (-4)
T10. Axton Miller – 69-70=139 (-3)
T13. Ben Christy – 72-69=141 (-1)

Northwestern "B"
T13. Carter Langle – 73-68=141 (-1)
17. Carson Uitermarkt – 72-71=143 (+1)
T18. Eliot Menninga – 71-73=144 (+2)
T36. Jackson Van Den Bosch – 75-76=151 (+9)
T36. Trey Van Roekel – 76-75=151 (+9)

Northwestern "C"
T27. Ross Alexander – 74-74=148 (+6)
T31. Jack Noteboom – 77-73=150 (+8)
T44. Ben Hofmeister – 80-75=155 (+13)
53. Hunter Arvig – 87-92=179 (+37)

Up Next: The Raiders will compete at the GPAC Championships next week Monday and Tuesday in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota.

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Players Mentioned

Ross Alexander: 5' 11"; Junior

Hunter Arvig: 6' 2"; Junior

Qwenton Caldwell: 6' 0"; Senior

Ray Greller: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Ben Hofmeister: 5' 9"; Sophomore

Axton Miller: 6' 3"; Sophomore

Jack Noteboom: 5' 11"; Senior

Evan Smith: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Carson Uitermarkt: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Jackson Van Den Bosch: 6' 3"; Junior

Players Mentioned

Ross Alexander
: 5' 11"; Junior

Hunter Arvig
: 6' 2"; Junior

Qwenton Caldwell
: 6' 0"; Senior

Ray Greller
: 6' 4"; Sophomore

Ben Hofmeister
: 5' 9"; Sophomore

Axton Miller
: 6' 3"; Sophomore

Jack Noteboom
: 5' 11"; Senior

Evan Smith
: 5' 10"; Sophomore

Carson Uitermarkt
: 6' 1"; Sophomore

Jackson Van Den Bosch
: 6' 3"; Junior