CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Apprentice School men’s golf team captured its first conference championship Tuesday, winning the first ever New South Athletic Conference Championship at The Divide Golf Club.

Parker Wells won the tournament to be named individual medalist. After a 5-over 77 opening round had him one stroke behind teammate Chris Ivey, Wells shot 1-over 73 in the final round to best Ivey by one shot.

Kai Crockett was the third Builder on the leaderboard, shooting a 163 as an individual participant in the tournament.

The Builders claimed the top spot with a team score of 632. Mid-Atlantic Christian was second at 677.

Beacon College golfers also participated as individuals.

Apprentice and MACU now prepare for the USCAA Nationals October 13-14 in State College, Pennsylvania.

Story courtesy of Walker McCrary/Apprentice Athletics; image courtesy Anthony Martin.