Men's Golf | 9/21/2026 9:00:00 PM
GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Rasmus Seppanen (Bastad, Sweden/Akademi Bastad Gymnasium) fired an even-par 72 to lead the Gannon men's golf team through the opening round of the WCU Battlefield Classic on Monday at The Links at Gettysburg.
The Golden Knights combined for a 17-over 305 and sit tied for third with Millersville entering Tuesday's final round. Gannon is nine strokes behind tournament-leading West Chester, which opened with an 8-over 296. The two-day event is hosted by West Chester at the par-72, 6,833-yard Links at Gettysburg.
Seppanen sits alone in fourth place after his even-par round. He carded five birdies, including three over his final nine holes, and made the turn at even par before coming home in even-par 36.
Mattia Parrini (Verolengo, Italy/Verolengo) finished one stroke behind Seppanen with a 1-over 73 and is tied for fifth. Parrini made three birdies on his back nine and played the final nine holes at even par.
Jacob Wolak (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock Area) is tied for 29th following a 7-over 79, while Carson Moniz (Laramie, WY/Laramie) finished the opening round tied for 35th at 9-over 81. Anthony LaBoda (Erie, Pa./Fairview) rounded out Gannon's lineup with a 10-over 82 and sits tied for 38th.
THE EVENT FACTS
Tournament: WCU Battlefield Classic
Host: West Chester University
Course: The Links at Gettysburg
Par/Yardage: Par 72 | 6,833 yards
Format: 36-hole stroke play; play five, score four
Gannon Score: 305 (+17)
Gannon Place: T3
Top Gannon Individual: 4. Rasmus Seppanen (Bastad, Sweden/Akademi Bastad Gymnasium) – 72 (E)
Date: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026
TOP FIVE TEAMS
- West Chester – 296 (+8)
- West Chester B – 299 (+11)
T3. Gannon – 305 (+17)
T3. Millersville – 305 (+17)
- Chestnut Hill – 307 (+19)
GANNON INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
- Rasmus Seppanen (Bastad, Sweden/Akademi Bastad Gymnasium) – 72 (E)
T5. Mattia Parrini (Verolengo, Italy/Verolengo) – 73 (+1)
T29. Jacob Wolak (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock Area) – 79 (+7)
T35. Carson Moniz (Laramie, WY/Laramie) – 81 (+9)
T38. Anthony LaBoda (Erie, Pa./Fairview) – 82 (+10)
THE KNIGHT CAP
· Seppanen in Fourth: Rasmus Seppanen (Bastad, Sweden/Akademi Bastad Gymnasium) leads the Golden Knights after an even-par 72 and enters the final round just one stroke behind the leaders.
· Two in the Top Five: Seppanen and Mattia Parrini (Verolengo, Italy/Verolengo) give Gannon two players among the top five on the individual leaderboard. Parrini sits tied for fifth following a 1-over 73.
· Five Birdies for Seppanen: Seppanen recorded five birdies during his opening round, including three on the back nine.
· Parrini Finishes Strong: Parrini carded three birdies over his final nine holes and played the back nine at even par to finish one shot over par.
· Golden Knights in the Hunt: Gannon's 17-over 305 has the Golden Knights tied with Millersville for third place in the team standings, nine strokes behind West Chester and six behind West Chester B.
· Wolak Provides Third Score: Jacob Wolak (Slippery Rock, Pa./Slippery Rock Area) contributed a 7-over 79 to Gannon's team total and sits tied for 29th individually.
UP NEXT
Gannon concludes the WCU Battlefield Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 22 with the second and final round at The Links at Gettysburg.
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