DURHAM, N.C. – Nick Lyerly concluded a superb return to action by finishing tied for third overall individually at the Rod Myers Invitational. His sterling performance helped the UNC Greensboro men's golf program finish fourth overall in its season-opening tournament Sunday afternoon.
Information
Course: Duke University Golf Club
Par/Yardage: 72/7,154 yards
How It Happened
- Lyerly carded a final round four-under 68 to lead UNCG.
- Lyerly didn't compete for the Spartans last season after sitting out.
- He had six birdies in the final round, three each on the front and back nine.
- He led UNCG with 14 birdies during the tournament.
- Tommy Lamb shot a one-under 71 with birdies on the fourth, ninth, 11th and 13th holes.
- Lamb's round was highlighted by an eagle on the par-5 14th hole.
- Lamb shot par or better on eight holes on the back nine.
- He was tied for 23rd overall with a tournament score of 218 (+2).
- Noah Connor's even-round 72 helped him finish tied for 13th overall with a tournament score of 213 (-3).
- Connor had two birdies and 10 for the tournament.
- Jack Marcotte had three birdies, which helped him shoot a one-over 73.
- Marcotte was tied for 34th overall with a three-round total of 221 (+5).
- Randall Hudson and Zack Swanson combined for five birdies in the final round.
- UNCG shot a season-best 284 to finish the tournament with a score of 857 (-7).
- The Spartans had the second lowest team score of the final round.
- UNCG finished behind North Carolina (-27), N.C. State (-24) and Duke (-8).
Final Word
UNCG head coach Terrance Stewart
"We went in with no expectations and we found out that we are heading in the right direction to compete once again this season on the "national level. We all feel this team will grow and learn as the year progresses. It's going to be a fun year."
