(RESULTS)
 
CICERO, NY (nazathletics.com)  – The Nazareth men's golf team took to the tee box on Sunday to kick off the 2026 Empire 8 Fall Championships at Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club. They put on an impressive performance, carding a team score of +16 and settling into the tournament lead at the half-way point. They carry a 2-stroke lead into the final 18 holes of the Fall season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• Jack Fesetch led his team and the entire tournament with a score of 72 (E) to take 1st place. His season-best round was highlighted by 4 birdies, and he has one stroke over 2nd place going into day 2.
• Lincoln Crosby ended the day tied for 4th place overall. He turned in a score of 75 (+3) with 3 birdies and a one-under back nine performance.
• Jason Clifton was third among Golden Flyers and tied for 11th overall individually thanks to a trio of birdies, including the opening hole of the day. He shot a 78 (+6) on day 1.
• Jaxstin Bingham rounds out the team-scoring group for Nazareth, carding a 79 (+7) and ending the day tied for 15th position. He also sank 3 birdies on Sunday, including one on the 18th and final hole of the day.
• Ending the day tied for 23rd was Joshua Anstett. He carded an 81 (+9) that included a pair of birdies, one on each side.
• Daniel Meritt scored an 83 (+11) and birdied the 3rd hole. He finished the day tied for 30th overall.

 
WHAT'S NEXT
Men's golf will be back at Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club on Monday, October 12th, and they'll have their eyes set on securing a conference win for the fall season.
 
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