GOLF: Claremore boys take second at Miami Invite behind Dunlap, Williams

The Claremore boys golf team continues to show it belongs among the state’s contenders. The Zebras turned in a strong performance Monday at the Miami Invitational, finishing second out of 16 teams at Peoria Ridge Golf Course with a team score of 325, trailing only tournament champion Poteau [316]. Claremore’s one-two punch of Tate Dunlap and Jack Williams once again paced the lineup, both finishing inside the top four of an 86-golfer field.

Dunlap carded a 73 to place third, and his round was defined by a blistering stretch on the front nine. After opening with a bogey on the par-5 first, he settled in quickly with pars on Holes 2 and 3 before igniting his round. Dunlap birdied the par-4 third and delivered another on the par-3 fourth to jump well under par early.

He added another birdie on No. 7 and made the turn at 1-under 35. On the back nine, Dunlap stayed steady.

He opened with consecutive pars on Holes 10 and 11 before a bogey on No. 12. He responded with consistent play down the stretch, limiting damage and closing with a 38 on the back to secure his top-three finish.