Ethan Klose, SMCC Men's Golf Win ACCAC Fall Preview

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Sophomore Ethan Klose carded a seven-under 137 to win the ACCAC Fall Preview by one stroke at Dobson Ranch Golf Course on Nov. 14-15. Klose opened with a five-under 67 and then posted a two-under 70 in his second round to fend off Glendale CC's Ryan Heinz and teammate Zachary Erskine. As a team, SMCC won the seven-team tournament by 14 strokes and finished at 20-under, 556 for the 36 holes. 

The Cougars opened with a 15-under 273 to take a 13-stroke lead over Mesa CC. They then combined for a five-under 283 in the second round to hold off Glendale CC, who posted a team-best round of 11-under 277. 

Erskine posted rounds of four-under 68 and two-under 70 to tie for second at six-under 138, and freshman Ryan Blair tied for fourth at five-under 139 with rounds of four-under 68 and one-under 71.

Freshman Zach Mumman and sophomore Daniel Thompson tied for 15th at two-over 146. Mumman had rounds of 74 and 72, while Thompson finished with scores of 70 and 76. Freshman Cole Finch tied for 17th at three-over 147 with rounds of 72 and 75.