ORLANDO (UCFKnights.com) -- UCF head men's golf coach Bryce Wallor has announced the Knights' lineup for this weekend's FAU Slomin Autism Invite, set to be played Friday-Sunday at the PGA National course in West Palm Beach.
The Knights have a history of success at this event. UCF has boasted the individual champion for each of the past three seasons. Manuel Elvira will look to defend his medalist crown in this year's event. Ryan Stovash won it in 2015 and will also be in this year's field. Going back to 2014, Ricardo Gouveia won the tournament for the Knights. UCF has had team success at the FAU Slomin Autism Invite as well. The Knights won the tournament in 2015 and finished third last season.
In addition to Elvira and Stovash, Wallor will send Kyler Tate, Bobby Bai and Juuso Kahlos to this event to take part in the team portion. George Williams will play as an individual. Six rounds of qualifying were held to determine the lineup. Two qualifying rounds each were held at Lake Nona, Rio Pinar and Isleworth.
The following is a look at the qualifying results:
| Player | Rd1 | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | Rd 5 | Rd 6 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Elvira | 74 | 72 | 69 | 70 | 66 | 75 | 426 (-6) |
| Bobby Bai | 78 | 74 | 77 | 69 | 66 | 76 | 440 (+8) |
| Juuso Kahlos | 73 | 70 | 78 | 75 | 71 | 76 | 443 (+11) |
| George Williams | 80 | 78 | 73 | 75 | 71 | 74 | 451 (+19) |
| Ryan Stovash | 80 | 70 | 77 | 71 | 74 | 81 | 453 (+21) |
| Kyler Tate | 81 | 72 | 79 | 73 | 72 | 77 | 454 (+22) |
| Andrew Arft | 78 | 78 | 78 | 75 | 72 | 78 | 459 (+27) |
| Donnie Trosper | 76 | 78 | 75 | 71 | 81 | 83 | 464 (+32) |
| Jalen Ledger | 81 | 71 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 85 | 467 (+35) |
| Josh August | 81 | 81 | 77 | 79 | 77 | 80 | 475 (+43) |
Qualifying Criteria:
A. Exemptions
1. Manuel Elvira earned an exemption finishing top 20 at The Hayt
2. Kyler Tate earned an exemption finishing top 20 at The Hayt
B. 2 Low Scores
3. Bobby Bai – Finished 2nd in the qualifier with a six-round score of 440 (+8).
4. Juuso Kahlos – Finished 3rd in the qualifier with a six-round score of 443 (+11).
C. 1 Coaches Selection
5. Ryan Stovash – Finished 5th in the qualifier with a six-round score of 453 (+21).
D. Lower score left– Individual Competitor
6. George Williams – Finished 4th in the qualifier with a six-round score of 451 (+19).