PALM CITY, Fla. – Nick Lyerly and
Symon Balbin led the UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's golf team during the first round of the Advance Golf Partners tournament Sunday afternoon.
As usual, Lyerly, who is one of the best golfers in the country, is near the top of the leaderboard. He is tied for third overall after shooting a four-under 68. Lyerly is one of 30 finalists for the distinguished Ben Hogan Award.
Meanwhile, Balbin finished tied for 20th overall after his one-under 71.
Information
Course: Hammock Creek Golf Club
Par/Yardage: 72/7,169
How It Happened Round One
- UNCG is tied for sixth overall after shooting 288 as a team.
- Randall Hudson shot an even par round of 72.
- Lyerly finished with five birdies to lead the Spartans.
- He birdied the final four holes on the back nine.
- Lyerly was four-under on the back nine.
- Balbin carded a one-under on the front and back nine.
- He had two of his three birdies on the fourth and ninth holes.
- Hudson's birdie on the 10th hole, helped him finish one-under on the back nine.
- Competing as an individual, Zack Swanson had three birdies.
- Swanson finished the round with a one-over 73.
- Creighton, Western Carolina, and Mercer are tied at the top of the leaderboard after all finishing four-under.
Up Next
- UNCG competes in the second round in which it will start from the first tee at 8:20 a.m.
