McKay takes second at Linger Longer Invitational

EATONTON, Ga. – Blue Raider graduate student Connor McKay claimed his third consecutive Top 5 finish and second runner-up finish of the spring Sunday at the Linger Longer Invitational, falling in heartbreak fashion only to reigning Conference USA Golfer of the Year John Gough.

The Knoxville native held a one stroke lead at 12-under par (66-69-69=204) when his final round concluded on Sunday, but Gough had seven holes to go and carded a birdie on 18 for the third consecutive day to edge McKay out at 13-under par.

"It was another great week for Connor," Head Coach Mark McEntire said. "He played unbelievable again for us and we were really hoping he would nail down his first college win, but…