GREENSBORO, N.C. — High Point University hosted the inaugural Qubein Cup at Sedgefield Country Club, where 13 teams competed in the 54-hole tournament Monday and Tuesday. For the Panthers, Burch Harrison stood out as the top finisher with his best performance this fall through two windy days on the course among elite college golfers. 

Head Coach Logan Davis: "The inaugural Qubein Cup definitely lived up to all expectations. A very strong field, coupled with a first-class venue proved very challenging for all competitors. Sedgefield Country Club was in amazing shape. Fast greens and very thick rough, tested all competitors' skills and patience. We are so thankful to Sedgefield Country Club for allowing us to host our home event at such an amazing venue. We had many compliments from coaches and spectators, commenting how well the tournament was run. I am grateful to have a very supportive group in the HPU Athletics Department, who volunteered their time to make this tournament a success. We expect the future Qubein Cups will continue to draw some of the elite college golf programs. I also would like to thank the staff and membership at Sedgefield Country Club who helped with this successful tournament."
 
Course: Sedgefield Country Club
Par: 70 /7130
Site: Greensboro, N.C.

HPU Top Finisher: Burch Harrison (32) - (71,75,77) +13
HPU Team Finish: 11 of 13 teams - 304, 294, 305 (903) +25

Panther Placement:
T32 Burch Harrison +13 (71,75,77)
T39 Charlie Barr +17 (77,74,76)
T39 Ryan Demit +17 (80,72,75)
T58 Grady Newton +22 (81, 74, 77)
T65 Fred Roberts IV +23 (76,74,83)

IND - 78 Jay Smith +32 (75,78,89)
IND - 80 Thomas Davis III +39 (88,80,81)
IND - 81 Shlok Jain +41 (80,87,86)

Harrison got off to a steady start in round one adding two birdies to finish with a score of 1-over-par 71, which placed him in the top 10. In round two, he continued to demonstrate his skill with a solid 75 that featured four birdies. He concluded the tournament with a final round score of 77.

Charlie Barr kicked off the tournament with a 77, featuring two birdies on the front nine that showcased his early promise. He continued to build momentum in round two, posting a 74 that included two more birdies. In the final round, he wrapped up the tournament with a 76, ultimately finishing in 39th place overall.

Ryan Demit secured a spot in the lineup this week and kicked off the tournament with an 80. He bounced back strongly in round two, posting a solid 2-over-par 72. He finished the final round with a score of 75.

Grady Newton began with an 81 in round one but showed resilience on day two, finishing strong with a steady 74. He capped off the final day with a solid performance, wrapping up the tournament with a score of 77. 

Fred Roberts IV started the tournament with a solid 76 in round one, featuring two impressive birdies. He continued to make strides in round two, improving his score to 74. However, he faced some challenges in the final round, finishing with an 83 to conclude the tournament.

Jay Smith kicked off his season with a strong performance, carding a 75 in round one that included three birdies. He continued to showcase his skill in round two, once again sinking three birdies but finishing the day with a 78. Unfortunately, he encountered some tough shots in the final round, wrapping up the tournament with an 89.

Thomas Davis III launched his season at the Qubein Cup, starting with an 88 in round one that featured a birdie. He bounced back in round two, finishing with an 80, and concluded the tournament with an 81 in the final round. Across the last 36 holes, he demonstrated his ability with a total of four birdies. 

Shlok Jain began with an 85 in round one but made a notable improvement in round two, posting a 78. He finished the tournament with a score of 88 in the final round. Jain had three birdies as an individual.

Up Next: HPU will head to the Furman Intercollegiate for its final fall tournament on this upcoming weekend, October 19-20.