BLUFFTON, S.C. – Mason Williams shot a 68 in the first round, and the Georgia Southern men's golf team leads the pack midway through the second round of the Colleton River Collegiate at the Colleton River Club Pete Dye Course.
Play was suspended due to darkness with the Eagles (-10) holding a six-shot advantage over second-place Iowa State (-4). Notre Dame (+3), ranked 12th in the country, is third, Memphis (+7) is fourth and Kansas State (+8) is fifth. The teams have about two holes left in the second round, which they will finish tomorrow before continuing on to the third and final round.
Williams was tied for first with three others after the first round as all five Eagles in the lineup were in the top-20.
Jake Maples,
Brett Barron and
Colin Bowles were tied for 12th after shooting 71s, and
Ben Carr's 72 had him tied for 20th. Carr and Maples each posted a 70 in the second round, and Bowles shot a 72.
The story
Williams carded four birdies in a bogey-free first round, finishing the morning with eight consecutive pars. Maples played his last 11 holes 2-under, and Bowles played his first 16 holes 3-under. Barron made four birdies in the round, and Carr led the team with five birdies.
Carr played his final 11 holes 3-under in the second round, and Bowles rattled off nine straight pars before making birdie on the ninth and finishing with three more pars. Maples posted four birdies, made 10 consecutive pars and played his last three holes 1-under.
Quotables from Coach Carter Collins
"The team played and competed very well today at Colleton River - Dye Course. They handled a tough course with challenging conditions. They are working so hard while also continuing to learn how great they can be. We can't wait for the opportunities ahead, Go Eagles!!"
Scores
Team – 281-285=566 (-10), 1
Mason Williams – 68-73=141 (-3), T3
Jake Maples – 71-70=141 (-3), T3
Ben Carr – 72-70=142 (-2), T7
Colin Bowles – 71-72=143 (-1), T9
Brett Barron – 71-74=145 (+1), T21
Indy
Wilson Andress – 77-74=151 (+7), T53
Next up
The Eagles play the third round tomorrow.
