Clarke University Coach Austin Hafner Runner-Up at Briarbrook Invite

Clarke University assistant golf coach Austin Hafner finished one stroke short of the title at the 57th annual Briarbrook Invitational on Sunday, falling to former Carl Junction standout Jack Spencer on the final hole in Carl Junction, Missouri. Spencer drained a birdie putt on 18 to win at 9-under 207, while Hafner finished at 8-under 208.

How Jack Spencer Won the Briarbrook Invitational

Both golfers reached the green on the par-four 18th hole, landing 12 to 15 feet from the cup. Spencer one-putted for birdie to seal the victory. Hafner settled for par and the runner-up finish.

Spencer, who plays for the University of Missouri-Kansas City and was named to the Summit League All-Freshman team last month, called the dramatic finish a childhood dream come true.