Johnson City, Tenn. -- East Tennessee State men's golfer
Chris Wisler was one of four Americans to go undefeated in
his four matches to help the United States to a 18-6 victory
over Great Britain and Ireland in the 2001 Palmer Cup from
Baltustrol Golf Club in Springfield, N.J.
Wisler participated in two fourball matches on
Wednesday. In his first match, Wisler and Jeff Quinney of
Arizona State tied Oliver Wilson and Jamie Elson in the
morning match. In the afternoon session, Wisler and John
Engler of Clemson defeated Wilson and Justin Kehoe, 2 and 1.
Wisler was perfect on Thursday, winning both of his singles
matches. In his first round, Wisler defeated Wilson, 4 and 2.
In his final match, Wisler defeated Kehoe, 6 and 5.
This was the second Palmer Cup that Wisler, a three-time NCAA
All-American, has participated in. The tournament is named
after legendary golfer Arnold Palmer and features eight players
from the United States competing against their counterparts
from Great Britain and Ireland.