The Chaparrals took on the always-difficult Aurora Country Club course Tuesday during Aurora's annual Double Gun Invitational.
 
COD, the only junior college squad in the tourney, finished eighth on the strength of 325 and 314 scores for a team total 639.
 
Freshman Nathan Kwiatkowski led the way, earning his first collegiate top-10 score with a two-round, 36-hole 149 (74-75).
 
Luke Pringle tied for 36^th with rounds of 79 and 80.
 
"Aurora is a course that serves as a true test of skill and I thought we played better as the day went along,'' head coach Jason Hyatt said. "Nathan was consistent on the day and navigated the course very well, as it was his first time playing at Aurora CC. Luke continues to show improvement from a year ago. And we're seeing improved play from the rest of our guys. Playing consecutive 36-hole events is great preparation for our spring season and we'll continue to work on our games.''
 
COD is at the Judson Invitational on Friday with play at the par-72, Randal Oaks GC in West Dundee.
 
Aurora University Double Gun Invitational
Aurora Country Club
Par 72, 6,785 yards
Sept. 9, 2024
Team (top 5 and COD): Aurora 288-285_573, Calvin 307-301_608, Lake Forest 306-307_613, St. Norbert 305-308_613, Hope 313-303_616, 8. Chaparrals 325-314_639.
Medalist: Mattias Morris, Aurora 71-71_142
 
Chaparrals
Individuals
T8 Nathan Kwiatkowski 74-75_149
T36 Luke Pringle 79-80_159
T59 Matt Sims 83-82_165
T73 Patrick Malm 92-77_169
T85 Sonni Lomeli 89-88_177