LARCHWOOD, Iowa --- The Minnesota State men's golf team wrapped up round one of the USF Invitational in sixth place Monday.
The two-round USF Invitational is being held at the par-72 Grand Falls Golf Course. As a team, MSU shot a 293 (+5) in round one to finish the day in a tie with Concordia-St. Paul in sixth place. Winona State leads the team standings with a 282 (-6). Bemidji State's Logan Schoeppe, CSP's Trey Timm and Sioux Falls' Charlie Hanson lead the individual standings at 68 (-4).
"The guys grinded today," head coach
Alex Schmitz said. "Unfortunately that fourth score just needs to be tougher. We will grind tomorrow in the weather and try to work our way up the leaderboard."
Senior
Hogan Ordal led the Mavericks on day one as he finished ninth with a 71 (-1). Ordal notched five birdies and was -1 on the front nine. Junior
Karson Patten finished one stroke behind Ordal at 72 (E), while recording five birdies as well. Senior
Ryan Darling notched a 73 (+1) also, while posting four birdies.
Freshman
Sam Swavely shot a 77 (+5), with sophomore
Michael Johnson following one stroke back with a 78 (+6). Freshman
Waii Chiditawn Wangrungwichaisri competed independently and finished round one with an 83 (+11).
Minnesota State wraps up the USF Invitational on Tuesday.