Northwest Wayne News

The Wayne State University men's golf program is set to commence the fall segment of its 2024-25 schedule this weekend. The Warriors will compete at Saginaw Valley State's Al Watrous Invitational, hosted at Sawmill Golf Club in Saginaw, Michigan.

"It's an exciting start to the year as we have some new faces qualifying near the top," said head coach Mike Horn. "We've got talent very deep, including guys who aren't traveling. I'm very excited to see how some of the new faces handle the situation and handle the spotlight. I know they have everything they possibly need to be successful, now it's up to them to perform to their capabilities. It'll be nice to see some live action and I can't wait to see what this year holds for the Warriors on the golf course."

The tournament field includes teams from Davenport, Findlay, Northern Michigan, Northwood, Purdue Northwest, Saginaw Valley State, and Wayne State.

Wayne State's starting lineup features Josh Lahner (Roselle, Ill./Lake Park) - So., Josh DiCarlo (Amherstburg, Ont./General Amherst) - R-Sr., Max Leppelmeier (Wauseon, Ohio/Pettisville) - Sr., Tyler Hurtubise (Essex, Ont./Essex District) - Sr., and Andrew Daily (Brighton, Mich./Brighton) - R-Fr.

Competing as individuals are Shawn Sehra (Windsor, Ont./Academy 21 (Xavier)) - R-Jr., Adam Burghardt (New Baltimore, Mich./Warren De La Salle) - R-Jr., Mat Hawryluk (Chatham, Ont./Ursuline College Chatham) - R-Sr., Luc Warnock (McGregor, Ont./E.J. Lajeunesse (Northern Illinois)) - R-Sr., and Ian Smith (Canton, Mich./Plymouth) - R-Sr.

Wayne State last participated in this event on September 11-12, 2021 and secured fourth place in a 15-team field. Hawryluk tied for 11th out of 91 participants along with Leppelmeier; DiCarlo tied for 24th; Hurtubise tied for 30th; and Ian Smith placed 64th.