Sunday, January 31
Statesboro, Ga.
Georgia Southern University
vs
Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate
Jacob Bayer's 73 today was tied for the second-lowest of the round.
Bayer Leads Men’s Golf at Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate
2/1/2021 2:32:00 PM | Men's Golf
The Eagles’ first team event is the Gator Invitational, scheduled for Feb. 12-14.
STATESBORO – Jacob Bayer shot a 73, tied for the second-lowest score of the day, to finish seventh at the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate Monday at the Georgia Southern University Golf Course.
Bayer finished 8-over for the tournament, one shot back of sixth place and two ahead of eighth. Dawson Peters of USCB was the only player to shoot under par for the tournament and won the event, and Connor Nolan of Chattanooga was even-par for the week to take second.
Monday's third round was cold and windy, and the average score was 78.03 with just the first hole playing under par.
Keyed by a first-round 74, Avery Price tied for 14th, and Luke Dasher shot a 72 Sunday afternoon, the fourth-lowest score of the second round, on his way to tying for 20th. Lucas Hopkins tied for 26th.
Scores
Jacob Bayer – 74-77-73=224 (+8), 7
Avery Price – 74-76-81=231 (+15), T14
Luke Dasher – 81-72-82=235 (+19), T20
Lucas Hopkins – 77-83-80=240 (+24), T26
Quotables from Georgia Southern Coach Carter Collins
"I'm really proud of the guys for grinding through really tough weather and course conditions in the Sharkey Individual. This week was all about gaining competitive experience, and all four of our guys gained a ton of it. This will all be invaluable moving forward."
"We are proud to have had Thomas' name on this year's event as a way to honor Thomas and his family. It was perfect Scottish weather in honor of our Scottish Eagle!"
Next Up
The Eagles open team competition when they play in their 20th consecutive Gator Invitational Feb. 12-14, at Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla.
Bayer finished 8-over for the tournament, one shot back of sixth place and two ahead of eighth. Dawson Peters of USCB was the only player to shoot under par for the tournament and won the event, and Connor Nolan of Chattanooga was even-par for the week to take second.
Monday's third round was cold and windy, and the average score was 78.03 with just the first hole playing under par.
Keyed by a first-round 74, Avery Price tied for 14th, and Luke Dasher shot a 72 Sunday afternoon, the fourth-lowest score of the second round, on his way to tying for 20th. Lucas Hopkins tied for 26th.
Scores
Jacob Bayer – 74-77-73=224 (+8), 7
Avery Price – 74-76-81=231 (+15), T14
Luke Dasher – 81-72-82=235 (+19), T20
Lucas Hopkins – 77-83-80=240 (+24), T26
Quotables from Georgia Southern Coach Carter Collins
"I'm really proud of the guys for grinding through really tough weather and course conditions in the Sharkey Individual. This week was all about gaining competitive experience, and all four of our guys gained a ton of it. This will all be invaluable moving forward."
"We are proud to have had Thomas' name on this year's event as a way to honor Thomas and his family. It was perfect Scottish weather in honor of our Scottish Eagle!"
Next Up
The Eagles open team competition when they play in their 20th consecutive Gator Invitational Feb. 12-14, at Mark Bostick Golf Course in Gainesville, Fla.
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