JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. –
Joachim Larsen Tegner tied for fourth individually and Campbell finished eighth in the team standings after Tuesday's final round of the Battle at Briar's Creek.
In a field where 10 of the 14 teams were ranked among the nation's top 100, the Camels finished ahead of UNCW (64), Virginia Tech (83), Nebraska (92) and Lipscomb (96), while also defeating power 5 conference members Boston College and Maryland. The tournament was shortened to 36 holes after heavy rain fell Monday at the Golf Club at Briar's Creek.
A freshman from Lier, Norway, Larsen Tegner produced his best collegiate finish (67-75—142) after tying for the tournament lead with 10 birdies. He made seven birdies in the first round, which was completed Tuesday morning, and finished second overall in par-5 scoring (-6).
Fellow freshman
Erik Johansson tied for 19th at 2-over 146 (72-74). He tied for third in the field in par-4 scoring (-1). Junior
Henric Bjelke led the 75-golfer event with 31 pars and tied for 35th (75-74—149) along with sophomore
Tim Holmberg (73-76—149), who was fourth on the par-3 holes (-2). Junior
Douglas Nordlof made 26 pars and tied for 39th (75-75—150).
Clemson won team honors at 1-under 575 (280-295), two shots ahead of the top-ranked team in the field, No. 23 Chattanooga (294-283—577). Ford Goldasich of Lipscomb was the individual medalist (71-69—140).
The Camels return to action with the Wolfpack Individual Invitational (Feb. 24-25) and the Schenkel Invitational (Mar. 15-17).
Battle at Briar's Creek
GC at Briar's Creek | Johns Island, S.C.
Par 72, 7175 Yards | Feb. 5-6, 2023
Final Team Results: 1. Clemson 280-295—575, 2. Chattanooga 294-283—577, 3. Augusta 290-289—579, 4. Indiana 289-292—581, 5. Elon 288-294—582, 6. Kentucky 299-284—583, 7. College of Charleston 290-294—584,
8. Campbell 287-298—585, 9. Lipscomb 295-291—586, 10. Nebraska 303-298—601, T11. UNCW 302-300—602, T11. Boston College 297-305—602, 13. Maryland 303-301—604, 14. Virginia Tech 297-315—612.
Final Individual Leaders: 1. Ford Goldasich (Lipscomb) 71-69—140, T2. Andrew Swanson (Clemson) 66-75—141, T2. Braedon Wear (Chattanooga) 74-67—141, T4. Max Dupree (CofC) 69-73—142, T4. Noah Gillard (Indiana) 71-71—142, T4. Alex Goff (Kentucky) 71-71—142, T4. Thomas Higgins (Clemson) 68-74—142, T4. Stefan Jacobs (Augusta) 74-68—142, T4. Campbell Kremer (Kentucky) 72-70—142,
T4. Joachim Larsen Tegner (Campbell) 67-75—142, T4. Drew Salyers (Indiana) 72-70—142.
Other Campbell Individuals: T19.
Erik Johansson 72-74—146, T35.
Henric Bjelke 75-74—149, T35.
Tim Holmberg 73-76—149, T39.
Douglas Nordlof 75-75—150.
The Course – Golf Club at Briar's Creek (Par 72, 7117 yards)
There is no shortage of water, marshes, wetlands and wildlife, along with the occasional bunker, rough, and gently rolling, but quick putting surface. Set on more than 900 acres of scenic Johns Island, this exclusive family retreat provides an unhurried lifestyle and world-class golf with no tee times. Precisely designed and skillfully maintained, this Rees Jones masterpiece embraces the rich, low country landscape and vegetation of Johns Island and the Kiawah River. Briar's Creek, which stretches to more than 7000 yards, has been named among the best new private courses by Golf Digest (2003), among the top 100 Courses in the U.S. by Golf Magazine and America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses by Golf Digest.
