PALM CITY, Fla. – The UNC Greensboro (UNCG) men's golf team is right where it wants to be heading into the final round of the Advance Golf Partners Tournament: Tied for first with 18 holes remaining.
The Spartans vaulted five spots from round one and into a tie with Creighton as their first spring tournament concludes with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start on Tuesday.
UNCG has three individuals among the top 20 following the first two rounds.
Information
Course: Hammock Creek Golf Club
Par/Yardage: 72/7,169
Quotable
UNCG head coach Terrance Stewart
"The team did an overall great job today battling some tough conditions. We're back in contention once again and the battle will be fun."
How It Happened
- UNCG shot a 292 in the second round, the second lowest score among the 21 teams.
- The Spartans were one of six programs to shoot below 300 as a team during a tough day.
- Leading UNCG was Randall Hudson, who shot an even par 72.
- Birdies on holes 10 and 17 highlighted a one-under 35 on the back nine.
- Nick Lyerly and Noah Connor each finished with a one-over 73.
- Connor led the Spartans with five birdies.
- Lyerly is tied for fifth overall with a two-round score of 141.
- Hudson is tied for 12th overall with a two-round score of 144.
- Symon Balbin, who shot a two-over 74, is tied for 14th overall, one stroke behind Hudson.
- Tommy Lamb's eagle on the par-5, 504-yard second hole was the highlight of his round.
