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Golf: Strandemo Excels at Qatar Open
Contact: Jeff Schneider
DOHA, Qatar – Sophomore Ragin’ Cajuns golfer Thomas Strandemo had a strong showing at the Qatar Open this past weekend finishing in third place with a three-round score of even-par (216) at the Doha Golf Club.
Strandemo was tied for the lead with 2013 British Amateur Champion Garrick Porteous going into the final round after firing a 4-under 68, the low round of the tournament, in the second round. A final round score of 76 moved him down two spots to third in a field made up of 120 golfers from 26 countries.
Max Williams, ranked No. 1,508 in the Official World Golf Ranking, won the event with a final score of five-under (211) and earns the automatic spot into the Qatar Masters event on the European Tour.
"I am very excited and happy for Thomas regarding his offseason performance in the Qatar Open,” head coach Theo Sliman said. “Thomas put himself in position to win a very prestigious event on an extremely difficult golf course against a very competitive field. Minus a few errors coming down the stretch, he certainly could of found the winners circle.
“I am anxious to get Thomas back on campus as I am very confident that his performance in the Qatar Open along with going head-to-head with Porteous will certainly manifest in his game this spring. He is a player that is constantly improving each and every semester and feel that he has taken a large step forward this past fall and winter."
Strandemo and the Ragin’ Cajuns return to action on Feb. 10-11 with the start of the spring season at the Oak Hills Invitational in San Antonio, Texas.
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Jeff Schneider Cox Communications Athletics Center Office: (337) 482-6332
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