Royal Dublin's Max Kennedy shines for Louisville in Texas

Max Kennedy. Picture: Pat Cashman

Freshman Max Kennedy posted a career-best finish to lead the University of Louisville men's golf team at the Aggie Invitational at the Traditions Golf Club in College Station, Texas.

The Cardinals closed the regular season with their fifth top-sixth finish of the spring by closing the day in sixth versus the 17-team field.

The Cardinals finished in sixth place at 14-over-par, shooting 292-294-292=878 during the three-day event. Oklahoma came back to take home tournament honours, while Texas A&M was second and Texas was third. The Cardinals were 4-over-par on Friday and Sunday and shot 6-over-par on Saturday.

Playing in only his third tournament, Roayl Dublin star Kennedy fared well over the three days, carding a 4-over 220 to tie for 21st overall. Previously, he tied for 39th and 54th in his other appearances at the collegiate level. The freshman was 2-under-par after the first round on Friday and shot an even-par 72 on Saturday.

Matthias Schmid recorded his best round of the tournament on Sunday, shooting a 2-under-par 70. He closed the weekend in a tie for 24th after carding a 5-over-par 221. Jiri Zuska also tied for 24th after shooting 74 Sunday.

Walker Cup player John Murphy from KInsale and Oughterard’s Devin Morley each tied for 39th after shooting a 9-over-par 225.

The Cardinals will prepare for the ACC Championships on April 23-26 at the Capital City Club in Milton, Ga.