Local Golfer Continues Strong NCAA Start

Highland high school grad Mackenzie Hughes finished the National Invitational golf tournament today in Tucson, Arizona with a three over par 75 for a three round total of six over par and a 36th place tie.

In his first year with NCAA Division 1 school Kent State, Mackenzie is past the midway point of a strong opening year.

Mackenzie shot an opening round 76 (+4) then rebounded with a second round 71 (-1).

This weekend's event was the Dundas native's seventh tournament for Kent State this year. He picked up a 17th place finish in his first tournament, the Maryland Intercollegiate, in September with rounds of 72 and 71 to finish just one shot over par.

At the end of last month, Mackenzie opened the Puerto Rico Classic with rounds of 72 and 69, but finished with a final round 78 to finish 35th in the field of 76 golfers.