The Fordham men’s golf team officially swung into their spring season this weekend at the Battle at Rum Pointe, held at the Rum Pointe Golf Course in Berlin, Maryland. The Rams finished strong in sixth place, with a team score of 15 over par. While they were a mere six strokes behind La Salle University in fifth place, their performance set a solid foundation for the start of the spring season. The tournament marked a great opportunity for Fordham’s athletes to shake off the winter cold and prove that they’re ready for what’s to come.
Fordham’s senior standout, Jake Mrva, led the way for the Rams. After an impressive three-under 69 on Saturday, Mrva finished the tournament with an even-par total of 144, finishing in 11th place. His steady play and consistency on the course were essential to Fordham’s overall performance. This strong finish demonstrates his impressive leadership and sets the tone for what could be a standout spring season for Mrva.
It wasn’t just Mrva who stepped up throughout the weekend. Freshman Patrick Ginnity had a consistent tournament, finishing at four over par with rounds of 77 and 71, tying for 29th place. Close behind him was sophomore AJ DePaolo, who also finished at four over par (74-74), earning a tie for 29th place with Ginnity. Sophomore Felix Luetke Meyring finished just a stroke behind the pair, ending at five over par (77-72) for a tie at 36th place. Freshman Liam Howard demonstrated his potential, posting a 76 on Friday and a 74 on Saturday, where he tied for 44th at six over par. Also demonstrating his potential, freshman Tucker Silva showed improvement throughout the event, improving his score by three strokes with a 75 on Saturday, finishing at nine over par and tying for 57th. While the underclassmen players gained valuable experience, the Rams were able to showcase their depth and resilience throughout their entire roster.
Looking ahead, men’s golf is gearing up for the next challenge at the Abarta Coca-Cola Collegiate Invitational, hosted by Lafayette College at Northampton Country Club in Easton, Pennsylvania, next weekend. This event holds significance for Mrva, who ranked first for players with a -5 and 9.62 points awarded to him, also claiming his second individual title of the academic year at last year’s tournament. They are excited to return to the course where they have had previous success and will be looking to build on the momentum from their finish at Rum Pointe. The Rams will aim to sharpen their skills and continue to push for individual and team excellence for what we hope will be an exciting spring season.