WAVERLY, Ga. – #4-ranked Dalton State wrapped up play at the 2025 Coastal Georgia Men's Fall Invitational with a fifth-place finish at Sanctuary Cove Golf Club in Waverly on Tuesday.
 
Over the course of three rounds from September 8–9, the Roadrunners posted a team total of +13, navigating a competitive field that saw Reinhardt claim the top spot at -12, followed by Blue Mountain (-3) and host Coastal Georgia (-2). Despite some ups and downs, Dalton State showed resilience in a tightly contested tournament that featured six teams battling across a challenging layout.
 
OPPONENT OVERVIEW
Top 5 Teams

• Reinhardt: ?? -12 total (Led the field with consistent under-par rounds)
• Blue Mountain: ?? -3 total (Strong showing, especially in early rounds)
• Coastal Georgia: ?? -2 total (Host team stayed competitive throughout)
• Point (GA): +8 total (Solid middle-of-the-pack performance)
• Dalton State: +13 total (Finished 5th overall with a strong final round)

Other Competitors

• William Carey: +25 total (6th place, struggled to keep pace with top teams)
• St. Thomas (FL): +36 total (Improved slightly after a tough second round)
• Columbia International: +41 total (Consistent scoring across all rounds)
• Covenant: +41 total (Opened with an even-par round but dropped off)
• ABAC: +43 total (Steady but couldn't break into the top half)
• Tennessee Wesleyan: +44 total (Strong second round but inconsistent overall)
• Florida College: +49 total (Struggled to gain momentum)
• Georgia Military: +63 total (Fell behind in the final round)
• Montreat: +63 total (Similar scoring pattern to Georgia Military)
• Brewton-Parker: +112 total (Faced challenges throughout the tournament)

RECAP
ROUND 1
Dalton State opened the Coastal Georgia Men's Fall Invitational with a team score of 289 (+1) at Sanctuary Cove. The Roadrunners were led by Tyler Latimer, who carded a strong 2-under-par 70, followed closely by Ben McFadden with a 1-under 71. Joe Getley and John Brady Knight added 74's, respectively, while Scott Frisby rounded out with 75. Dylan John shot even-par 72 as the individual.
 
ROUND 2
Dalton State posted a team score of 294 in the second round at Sanctuary Cove, bringing their two-round total to 583 and securing fourth place behind Reinhardt (Ga.), Coastal Georgia, and Blue Mountain (Miss.). The Roadrunners faced tougher conditions in Round 2, with scores slightly higher scores across the lineup compared to the opening round.
 
Latimer and Frisby led the team with a 1-under 71's, while Ben McFadden added a 75. Getley rounded out team scoring with a 77, with Knight posting 80. Dylan John, competing individually, posted a 76.
 
ROUND 3
Dalton State wrapped up Round 3 with a mix of steady and challenging performances. Here's how each player fared:
 
Scott Frisby

• Round Score: -1 (under par)
• Total Score: +1
• Recap: Scott led the team with a strong under-par round, showing consistency and resilience across the course.

John Brady Knight

• Round Score: Even (E)
• Total Score: +10
• Recap: A steady round for John, maintaining his position with no strokes gained or lost on the day.

Joe Getley

• Round Score: +3
• Total Score: +10
• Recap: Joe had a few tough holes but managed to keep his total in line with John's, contributing to the team's overall effort.

Tyler Latimer

• Round Score: +4
• Total Score: +4
• Recap: Tyler's round was slightly over par, but his total remains one of the better scores on the team.

Ben McFadden

• Round Score: +9
• Total Score: +11
• Recap: A challenging round for Ben, who struggled to find rhythm but completed the round with determination.

Dylan John (Individual)

• Round Score: +3
• Total Score: +7
• Recap: Competing as an individual, Dylan posted a solid round and continues to gain valuable experience.

UP NEXT
The #4 Birds tee it up again September 29-30 at famed Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, Fla. when they host the Invite at Innisbrook.
 
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