A comparison between two ISU men’s golfers competing for final starting spot

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Redshirt junior Collin Foster hits the ball out of a sand trap during practice on Thursday.

Mike Randleman

Throughout the entire 2014-15 season, the fifth of five starting spots has been in flux for the ISU men’s golf team. Sophomore Jack Carter and redshirt junior Collin Foster have split time in the fifth spot with little separation between the two.

Below is how the two have fared this season:

Jack Carter

Rounds played: 18

Stroke average: 76.78

Best finish: T35

Low round: 71

Appearances in starting lineup: 2

Results on the season: T65, T35, T71, T72, T74, T74

Head-to-head record vs. Foster: 3-2

Collin Foster

Rounds played: 21

Stroke average: 76.48

Best finish: T32

Low round: 70

Appearances in starting lineup: 6

Results on the season: T32, 53, 51, T71, T77, T78, T44

Head-to-head record vs. Carter: 2-3