Golf Leads After Round One of Raines Intercollegiate

FLORENCE, S.C. – Georgia Southern University jumped out to an early first round lead before rain interrupted the second round of the Raines Development Intercollegiate at The Country Club of South Carolina.

The Eagles have three holes remaining, which will continue Tuesday morning (Sept. 16) at 8 a.m., followed by the final 18 holes.

After round one, the Eagles held an 11 stroke lead over Winthrop and East Carolina, shooting a 9-under 279. That total ties for the sixth-lowest team round total in program history.

Sophomore Logan Blondell (Lakeland, FL/Lakeland) shot a 4-under 68 to share the opening round lead. Spencer Fulford (Rocky Mount, N.C./Southwest Edgecomb) tied for third carding a 69.

Seniors Jordan Johnstun (Evans/LaGrange) and Drew Lethem (Camdenton, MO/Olathe East/Odessa CC) along with freshman Sean Brannan (Duncansville, PA/Hollidaysburg Area) all shot 1-under 71, tying for ninth place.

“When you can throw out an under-par score, that means you had a pretty good round. That is probably one of the best rounds I’ve seen since I have been head coach, having all five guys shoot under par,” said head coach Larry Mays. “The first round was just solid team play, the whole team contributed. It was a good start to the tournament and we have some good momentum heading into tomorrow (Tuesday).”

TEAM STANDINGS (after 1st round) - Par 72

1. Georgia Southern - 279 (-9)

T2. Winthrop - 290

T2. East Carolina - 290

4. Davidson - 292

5. Georgia College & State - 293

6. USC Aiken - 294

T7. Furman - 295

T7. College of Charleston - 295

9. Francis Marion - 296

T10. Western Carolina - 298

T10. William & Mary - 298

T10. Wofford - 298

13. Charleston Southern - 300

T14. Old Dominion - 301

T14. Presbyterian - 301

T14. Elon - 301

T17. Appalachian State - 303

T17. Samford - 303

INDIVIDUAL STANDINGS (after 1st round)

T1. Logan Blondell (GSU) - 68

T1. Andres Cuenca (WCU) - 68

T3. Kelly Manders (Winthrop) - 69

T3. Spencer Fulford (GSU) - 69

T5. Andrew Villarreal (Samford) - 70

T5. Justin Thompson (USCA) - 70

T5. Brent Paladino (W&M) - 70

T5. Kelvin Day (CSU) - 70

T9. Michael Saari (Davidson) - 71

T9. Bobby Urso (Davidson) - 71

T9. Warren Straub (ECU) - 71

T9. Billy Shida (GCSU) - 71

T9. Drew Lethem (GSU) - 71

T9. Jordan Johnstun (GSU) - 71

T9. Sean Brannan (GSU) - 71

T9. Herve Gevers (CSU) - 71

T17. Christopher Couch (Fr. Marion) - 72

T17. Peter McGibney (Fr. Marion) - 72

T17. Harrison Moore (CofC) - 72

T17. Brent Martin (Winthrop) - 72

T17. Martin Summer (WCU) - 72

T17. Adam Stephenson (ECU) - 72

T17. Coy Breen (CofC) - 72     

Category: Golf

Published on Monday, 15 September 2008 00:19