Wheeler Wins West Kentucky Title In Playoff

8/6/2018 6:25:00 PM | Men's Golf

Two Murray State golfers, one current and one former, went to a playoff Sunday to decide the West Kentucky Open at Drake Creek Golf Club in Ledbetter, Kentucky.

Current Racer and senior, Gabe Wheeler, defeated former MSU player Josh Rhodes in what was thrilling duel in the final round. Wheeler had a one-shot lead heading to the 18^th hole when Rhodes made birdie to force a playoff. Wheeler had carded scores of 69-70=139 and Rhodes had rounds of 65-74=139. Wheeler won the title when he made a 30-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole.

Wheeler and his teammate return to campus this week and face a competitive fall schedule that has them playing the season opener at their own Murray State Invitational (Sept. 10-11) at Miller Memorial Golf Course.