McLaughlin Wins Purchase Invitational by Six Strokes

Old Oaks Country Club - Par 70

Purchase, N.Y. - Senior Jim McLaughlin shot a two-over par 72 this afternoon at Old Oaks Country Club, winning the Purchase College Invitational by six strokes. McLaughlin hit the first 17 greens in regulation, before a one putt bogie six on the par 5 18th hole. He had four birdies on the fast greens of Old Oaks Country Club.

The Rams were team champions with a score of 322. Farmingdale's Chris Arnold was the tournament runner-up with a 78.

Farmingdale State will host the Skyline Conference teams this Friday at Bethpage State Park - Red Course. The first tee-time is at noon.

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