De Bethencourt leads Men's Golf to Northeast Tennessee Shootout win

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 3, 2024) - Fran De Bethencourt scored medalist honors in helping Milligan men's golf to the team win at the Northeast Tennessee Spring Shootout on Tuesday.

Milligan hosted the two-day event at the Johnson City Country Club.

De Bethencourt opened the tournament with a 4-under 68 during Monday's first round and shot a 2-under 70 on Tuesday to post a 6-under 138. He was the only player to end the tournament under par, finishing seven strokes ahead of second-place Nick Talley of Walters State.

Gustaf Lundberg joined De Bethencourt on the All-Tournament Team as he tied for third at 4-over 148. Ty Beasley also finished in the top 10, tying for ninth as 10-over 154.

The Milligan 'A' Team won the event with a two-round score of 22-over 598. Walters State was second at 32-over 608.

The Milligan 'B' Team finished seventh at 71-over 647.

The Buffs are back in action on Monday and Tuesday when they will participate in the Eagles Eagle Invitational at Griffin Gate, hosted by Midway (Ky.) at the Griffin Gate Golf Resort in Lexington, Ky.