Northwest Mississippi Community College sophomore golfer T. Robert Oakley capped off his career at the school by placing 25th at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament May 20-23 at Palm Valley Golf Course in Phoenix, Ariz.

 

Oakley, of Senatobia, finished 14 over with a four-day score of 302. Oakley shot a 78 on the first day of the event, then followed that up with a 76 and a 75. Oakley's best score was a 73 in the final round.

 

Oakley's final score of 302 placed him 13 shots behind champion Marc Rice of Tyler Junior College who turned in a 289. Oakley's score was the leader among the 10 players from Region XXIII that qualified for the event.

 

Oakley earned a berth in the tournament by placing third in the MACJC State and Region XXIII Tournament. For his efforts, Oakley was named to the All-Region team. 

 

Oakley was Northwest's most consistent golfer all season by placing in the top six in four of five tournaments this spring.