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Garrett Risner Co-Medalist

Men's Golf by Ashlee Brackett, Assistant Director of Athletic Communications

Risner Finishes as Co-Medalist in Battle at Briar’s Creek

JOHNS ISLAND, S.C. Garrett Risner led the Phoenix and tied for first in the field at the Battle at Briar's Creek, shooting a 7-under-par 209.
 
As a team, Elon posted a 54-hole total of 854 (-10) to tie for fourth overall, while N.C. State topped the leaderboard with a 19-under-par 845.
 
HIGHLIGHTS  
  • Garrett Risner finished tied for first after posting a 68 (-4) in his opening round—a bogey-free performance that included four birdies. He followed with a 2-under-par 70 in his second round, which featured seven birdies, and then closed the tournament with a 71 (-1) in the final round, finishing at 7-under-par 209.
  • Jack Wieler tied for 14th with a 3-under-par 213. In his first round, he shot a 71 (-1) with four birdies and three bogeys. His second round saw him card a 74 (+2), highlighted by an eagle on hole 10 and three birdies, while his final round was a low 68 (-4), including five birdies and just one bogey.
  • Juan Callejo Ropero tied for 23rd with an even-par 216. He opened with a 73 (-1) featuring four birdies, followed by a 69 (-3) in his second round—complete with six birdies and an eagle, and rounded out his performance with a 74 (+2) in the final round.
  • Matthew Doyle finished at 3-over-par 219 to tie for 38th, shooting back-to-back rounds of 72 (E) before a 73 (+3) in his final round.
  • Landon Durham tied for 42nd with a 221 (+5). Durham started with a 75 (+3) in his first round, recorded a tournament-low 72 (E) in the second round, and followed with a 74 (+2) in his final round.
 
2025 Battle at Briar's Creek
Feb. 3-4 | Johns Island, S.C. 
  
Team Standings 
1. N.C. State (280-285-280--845) -19
2. Charleston (279-285-287--851) -13
3. West Virginia (281-282-290--853) -11
T4. Clemson (279-293-283--854) -10
T4. Elon (284-283-287--854) -10
T4. Wake Forest (284-289-281--854) -10
7. ETSU (283-290-283--856) -8
8. Chattanooga (295-284-286--865) +1
9. Campbell (289-283-298--870) +6
10. UAB (287-298-287--872) +8
11. Augusta (290-304-286--880) +16
T12. High Point (303-294-290--887) +23
T12. Maryland (292-293-302--887) +23
14. VCU (297-294-303--894) +30

Elon Individuals 
T1. Garrett Risner (68-70-71--209) -7
T14. Jack Wieler (71-74-68--213) -3
T23. Juan Callejo Ropero (73-69-74--216) E
T38. Matthew Doyle (72-72-75--219) +3
T42. Landon Durham (75-72-74--221) +5
 
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Players Mentioned

Juan Callejo Ropero

Juan Callejo Ropero

6' 3"
Senior
Matthew Doyle

Matthew Doyle

6' 0"
Senior
Landon Durham

Landon Durham

5' 8"
Junior
Garrett Risner

Garrett Risner

6' 1"
Senior
Jack Wieler

Jack Wieler

6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Juan Callejo Ropero

Juan Callejo Ropero

6' 3"
Senior
Matthew Doyle

Matthew Doyle

6' 0"
Senior
Landon Durham

Landon Durham

5' 8"
Junior
Garrett Risner

Garrett Risner

6' 1"
Senior
Jack Wieler

Jack Wieler

6' 1"
Sophomore