Rebels' Lander helps U.S. win Palmer Cup

Former UNLV men's golf standout Scott Lander split a pair of singles matches in the final round of Palmer Cup play to lead the U.S. to a 18-6 victory over the Great Britain and Ireland squad Thursday in Springfield, N.J.

Lander birdied the 17th hole in his first round of the day to take a one-stroke advantage and eventually defeat Kyron Sullivan of the University of Wales Cardiff, 1 up. In the afternoon round, Lander lost to Augusta State's Oliver Wilson 3 and 2. It was Lander's only defeat in the compeititon.

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