Freshman Rick Deichert fires a 75 to lead Men's Golf past Heidelberg 305-343 in 2012-13 season opener
By Tim Glon
LIMA — Freshman Rick Deichert fired a 3-over par 75 to lead the Ohio Northern men's golf team to a 305-343 victory over Heidelberg Tuesday at Colonial Golfers Club.
Deichert took Medalist honors in the 14-man field in his first collegiate outing.
Junior Ryan Wirtz and freshman Brandon Lambert each shot 76s and junior Colin Burns shot a 78 for the Polar Bears (1-0).
Jack Eifel led the Student Princes (0-1) with an 80.
Ohio Northern will return to action Sept. 11 at the Jon Speiss Memorial Tournament in Wauseon.
Team Standings
1. Ohio Northern 305, 2. Heidelberg 343
Top 5 Individuals
1. Rick Deichert (ONU) 75, t2. Ryan Wirtz (ONU) 76, t2. Brandon Lambert (ONU) 76, 4. Colin Burns (ONU) 78, t5. Bruce Hamit (ONU) 80, t5. Jack Eifel (Berg) 80.
Ohio Northern Results
1. Rick Deichert 75, t2. Ryan Wirtz 76, t2. Brandon Lambert 76, 4. Colin Burns 78, t8. Phil Quintrell 84.
Heidelberg Results
t5. Jack Eifel 80, 7. Kevin Hiller 83, t11. Troy Keller 90, t11. Mike Brothers 90, t13. Chase Hershberger 92.
Ohio Northern Individuals
t5. Bruce Hamit 80, t8. Pat Helman 84, t8. Angelo Palmer 84.
Heidelberg Individuals
t13. Drew Desjardins 92.
