Spring Recap: Men's Golf

CINCINNATI – The Xavier men's golf team ended their spring season in early May at the BIG EAST Championship, while Jose Montaño's season stretched to the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tennessee. Here's a look at some of the season highlights.

BEST OUTING

• The men had their best outing at the Pinehurst Intercollegiate over spring break. The Musketeers finished in first overall [892, +22], their first team title since winning the Dayton Invite in 2014.

FOUR RUNNER-UP FINISHES

• Daniel Wetterich finished runner up in his first collegiate tournament at the Turning Stone Tiger Intercollegiate.
• Jose Montaño finished runner up at the Colleton River Collegiate, the Hoosier Collegiate at Otter Creek, and the Rutherford Intercollegiate.

CAREER BEST ROUNDS

• John Burger: 69 (-3) in the second round of the Hoosier Collegiate at Otter Creek
• Jose Montaño: 66 (-5) in the first round of the Rutherford Intercollegiate
• David Long: 69 (-2) in the second round of the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic
• Ryan Podufal: 72 (+1) in the third round of the Pinehurst Intercollegiate
• Fox Morrissey: 70 (-1) in the first round of the Fighting Irish Gridiron Classic
• Daniel Wetterich: 67 (-5) in the third round of the Firestone Invitational

TWO ALL-BIG-EAST MEMBERS

• Jose Montaño and Daniel Wetterich both earned a spot on the ALL-BIG-EAST First Team. Montaño was the top ranked individual going into the conference championship, while Wetterich was first among freshman in the conference in stroke average.

BIG EAST HONORS

• Jose Montaño earned BIG EAST Golfer of the Week twice in the spring, once after finishing runner-up at the Hoosier Collegiate at Otter Creek, and twice after finishing runner-up at the Rutherford Intercollegiate.

FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR

• Daniel Wetterich earned Freshman of the Year in the BIG EAST Conference, making it two straight years a Xavier golfer has won the award. Wetterich averaged 73.29 strokes and carded a career-low score of 67 (-5) in his rookie campaign.

JOSE AT THE NCAA's

• Jose Montaño ended his season at the NCAA Regional in Franklin, Tennessee. The sophomore finished tied for 22nd [212, -4].

• "Jose had a tremendous season," said Xavier head coach Doug Steiner. "I am very proud of him. In addition to being an All-BIG EAST selection, he made the NCAA Championships in each of his first two seasons."

COACH STEINER RETIRES

• Longtime men's golf coach Doug Steiner retired at the end of the spring season. Steiner led the Xavier team to five NCAA Regional appearances between 2001-06 and had individuals qualify for the NCAA Regional six times between 2007-16. A number of Xavier golf alums are playing professionally, including Jayson Kokrak on the PGA Tour.

• "Quite simply, Doug made a tremendous impact on Xavier Golf," said Xavier Athletics Director Greg Christopher. "He gets credit for putting the men's golf program on the map and leading the charge for the Maketewah facility. The foundation for the future is in place and I thank Doug for his tireless work."

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Players Mentioned

John Burger

David Long

Jose Montaño

Fox Morrissey

Ryan Podufal

Daniel Wetterich

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