Sept. 27, 2001

Olean, N.Y. - The Siena men's golf team opened its season with a strong fifth-place finish at the St. Bonaventure Invitational held over the weekend. The host school won their own tournament for the first time since 1997.

The Bonnies won the tournament with a total score of 582. Duquesne finished seven shots back at 589 while St. Francis was at 590. Drexel (594) and Siena (595) completed the top five.

Jay Lindell of St. Bonaventure took medalist honors with a score of 141. Jim Ohlsen and Mark Thornhill of Siena tied for fifth with final scores of 145.

FINAL INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS (Top 10) 1. Jay Lindell, St. Bonaventure 70 71 141

2. Eric Couture, St. Francis 71 72 143

3. Sean Flanigan, Duquesne 73 71 144

Wes Cupp, American 71 73 144

5. Steve Hale, Duquesne 73 72 145

Jim Ohlsen, Siena 74 71 145

Mark Thornhill, Siena 72 73 145

8. Frank Tanguay, Ottawa 74 72 146

Josh Shepard,Lafayette 71 75 146

Derek MacDonald, Ottawa 76 70 146

Jeremiah O'Neil, Lafayette 74 72 146

Devin O'Connor, Mt. St. Mary's 72 74 146

Chris Schieffer, American 76 70 146

John Hefferman, Niagara 73 73 146