Men's golf team tied for 10th after first round at national tournament
The Eastern Florida State College men's golf team shot a 293 in the first round and is tied for 10th overall heading into the second round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in New Mexico
The Eastern Florida State College men's golf team are tied for 10th overall after the first round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament in New Mexico.
The Titans shot a 293 at Rockwind Community Links in Hobbs on Monday.
Masen McKain shot a 1-under 70 as he had birdies on No. 9 and No. 14 before a bogey on 17. Teammate Nick Miller shot a 2-over 73 with two birdies and four bogeys in the round. Bryan Hernandez finished strong with a birdie on No. 17 and then an eagle on No. 18 to finish the round 3-over 74.
Adam Vermut shot even par on the front nine but struggled on the back nine and finished 5-over 76 while Hugo Griesheimer shot a 79.
"It was a scrap all day. We got off to a tough start and held it together to shoot 293," Eastern Florida State College men's golf coach Jamie Howell said. "We need to get off to a better start tomorrow and adjust to the elevation better with approach shots."
New Mexico Junior College leads the tournament, shooting 4-under par 280 while Midland Community College is in second, shooting even par 284.
The Titans will tee off beginning at 10:30 a.m. for round 2 on Tuesday.