Rafferty averaged 77.6 over three rounds to open the season for the Dutchmen. He opened with a 77 at the Northampton Cup, carding a 38-39 with eight pars and three birdies. He then posted a 156 (76-80) over 36 holes at the Dickinson Fall Invitational, tallying 18 pars and five birdies along the way.