Erie Community College, State University of New York

The Erie Community men’s golf team claimed their second-straight golf tournament on September 23 in their own Invitational, held at Harvest Hill golf course.

The Kats tied for the top spot with Daemen College at 320 but won based on the NCAA tie-breaker which includes the fifth player.

The Kats were led by Jim Merriman (South Wales/East Aurora) who claimed medalist honors for the second-straight tournament with a five-over 77. Kyle Harman (Orchard Park/Orchard Park) was second on the team with an 80.

Rounding out the Kats scoring was Alex Godfrey (North Tonawanda/North Tonawanda) 81, Ryan Winkowski (Lancaster/Lancaster) 82, and Blake Ihrig (Fredonia/Fredonia) 82.

Daemen College’s Tom Romano was the only other player to break 80, shooting a 79.

Following Erie and Daemen at 320 were Medaille College (342), Hilbert College (368), and D’Youville College (369).