Brian Fleckles finishes 45th out of more than 200 golfers

BREWSTER, Mass. (October 20, 2009) – The Franklin Pierce University golf team finished 29th out of 40 teams at the 2009 New England Intercollegiate Golf Association (NEIGA) Championship over the past two days at the 36-hole Captains Golf Course in Brewster, Mass. on Cape Cod. The Ravens shot a combined 662 (+85) over the two rounds of the championship, which was sponsored by Cleveland Golf and Srixon, two of the major brand names in the game.

Brian Fleckles tied for 45th in the event as he shot a 156 (+12) over the two rounds. It was a high finish for the Ravens leader, as more than 200 golfers competed in the event.

William Powers followed and finished 118th as he shot back-to-back rounds of 83 (+22, 166) on Monday and Tuesday.

The other three Ravens to place in the event, included Peter Panopoulos (T145th, 170, +26), Ian Landy (T150th, 171, +27) and Brandon Weiner (T156th, 173, +29).

The University of Connecticut won the tournament by shooting a six-over, 582 during the two days.

Franklin Pierce concluded its fall season with competition in the NEIGA Championship. The team will return to action with its spring season in early 2010. For more information on Franklin Pierce golf, please visit the team’s page at athletics.franklinpierce.edu(.)