Former Nittany Lion Howe Captures First Place at NGA Pro Golf TourFormer Nittany Lion Howe Captures First Place at NGA Pro Golf Tour

Former Nittany Lion Howe Captures First Place at NGA Pro Golf Tour

Nov. 10, 2011

CALABASH, N.C. - Former Nittany Lion T.J. Howe secured his first professional title Thursday at the NGA Pro Golf Tour contested at the Brunswick Plantation.

The tournament, which lasted from Nov. 8-10, brought in golfers from all over the world. The competitors participated in two rounds before a top-16 cut was made.

Howe successfully made the cut, coming in tied for ninth after the second round with a score of 144 (71-73). In the final round, Howe fired a 4-under-par 68, catapulting himself into the first place slot on the leader board. The talented alum concluded the tournament with a total of 212 (71-73-68).

Although his overall score tied with those of two other competitors, Howe's remarkable final round came in three and four strokes, respectively, ahead of the other golfers final rounds.