UVa Men's Golfers Open Play at Schenkel Invitational

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March 15, 2013

Statesboro, Ga. – The Virginia men’s golf team opened play at the Schenkel Invitational in Stateboro, Ga., Friday by shooting 9-over 301. The Cavaliers are tied with Mississippi for 14th place. Texas, ranked No. 6, leads the field at 8-under 280. Florida is in second place at 285.

Nick Tremps led Virginia with a 1-over 73 during the first round. He finished the day in 22nd place. Mac McLaughlin shot 2-over 74 and is in 30th place. Ji Soo Park is 45th at 75, Denny McCarthy is 78th at 79 and Alex Lloyd is 80th at 80.

Alabama’s Justin Thomas leads the field at 5-under 67. Four players are tied for second at 4-under 68.

The second round of the tournament will be held Saturday and the final round is slated for Sunday.

Schenkel Invitational
Forest Heights Country Club
Statesboro, Ga.
Par 72, 6,947 yards
First Round Results

Team Results

1. Texas 280 2. Alabama 282 3. Florida 285 4. UCF 291 5. UAB 292 5. Vanderbilt 292 7. Kentucky 294 7. North Florida 294 9. Maryland 296 9. North Texas 29611. Col. of Charleston 29711. Georgia Southern 29711. Notre Dame 29714. Virginia 30114. Mississippi 301

Individual Leaders1. Justin Thomas, Alabama 722. Charlie Ewing, Vanderbilt 682. Kramer Hickok, Texas 682. Jose Joia, UCF 682. Brandon Stone, Texas 68

Virginia Results22. Nick Tremps 7330. Mac McLaughlin 7445. Ji Soo Park 7578. Denny McCarthy 7980. Alex Lloyd 80