UNIVERSITY PLACE, Wash. - The Gonzaga men's golf team finished in 13th place at the Redhawk Invitational, hosted by Seattle at Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place, Wash. The Bulldogs totaled a 903 (+47) three-round total, following a 306 (+18) total in the third round.
 
Matthew Ruel led the Zags, finishing in a tie for 50th in the tournament. The senior finished at 11-over 225 (77-72-76) after three rounds. In Tuesday's final round, Ruel and Brentt Salas tied for the lowest score for the Bulldogs at four-over-par 76. Salas tied for 62nd after three rounds at 14-over 230 (79-75-76).
 
Charlie Magruder ended the tournament tied for 53rd with a three-round, 12-over-par score of 226 (75-79-75). The senior led the team—and tied for third best in the tournament—in total pars with 36.
 
Holden Backes and Jace Minni both finished tied for 68th with three round totals of 231 (+15).
 
San Francisco claimed the team title at 14-under (842), while Soren Lind of USF claimed the individual title at five-under-par (209).
 
The Zags will be back on the links at the Cougar Classic hosted by BYU in Provo, Utah, on April 23. Live scoring will be available on GoZags.com.

Gonzaga Head Coach Robert Gray ...

The weather was perfect but the course was set up tough today. The team fought hard all day and got the best out of their games.