Golf teams come in sixth in the Claude Jacobs Invitational

Andres Fuentes

February 21, 2017

Wolf Pack golf team freshman Ignacio Fernndez take a shot on January 24, 2017; at the Audubon Park New Orleans; Louisiana; for practice. Drew Goff; golf team head coach; said he had a talented team to work with; and he looks forward to helping them fulfilling their potential. Photo credit: Osama Ayyad

In the first day of play on Sunday, the Loyola men’s and women’s golf teams both finished in sixth place.

Despite heavy winds on the course, the Wolf Pack was still able to shine.

The men’s team tied for sixth place after the first day of play.

Philip Nijoka, sophomore, finished with individual scores of 75 and 79 in two rounds of play.

Ryan Hicks, sophomore, finished in 26th place and Jose Perez, sophomore, placed right behind him in the 27th spot.

The women’s team finished the day in sixth place overall.

Julchen Narwark, senior, had the highest spot on the team as she tied for second place.

Megan Keck, senior, tied for the 28th spot and Ashley Rodgers, sophomore, shared the 31st spot.

Monday’s play was delayed due to inclement weather in the area.

About the Contributors

Andres Fuentes, Staff Writer

Andres Fuentes is in his first year at Loyola and serves as Sports Editor for The Maroon. He has previously served as Assistant Sports Editor. As a native of New Orleans, he enjoys going to many of the city sites when he isn't watching his favorite sports teams. Contact: [email protected] or @af_nola

Osama Ayyad, Photo Editor

Pursuing journalism and political science degrees at Loyola New Orleans, Osama Ayyad enjoys photojournalism, international relations, and politics, and military action. The New Orleans native and Army veteran likes to talk about history, current events, and his three-year-old son, Dean.

Osama looks forward to reporting news from active war zones in the Middle-East and elsewhere, embedding with military action groups, or other dangerous but necessary assignments.

Adding broadcast news experience to his Army taught photojournalism skills, Osama plans on being familiar with most forms of news and all the roles necessary to deliver them.

Fluent in Modern Standard, Levantine, and Egyptian Arabic, Osama is familiar with Middle-Eastern and Muslim cultures, practices, and history.

In his free time, Osama reads non-fiction, plays Destiny, and watches the West Wing.

Contact: [email protected]