JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. No. 1 Methodist University men's golf completed day two of Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational, with the Monarchs moving up two spots to fourth place after scoring one-under 287 in the round, making their overall score 578 (+2).
JUST THE FACTS
Event: Jekyll Island Collegiate Invitational
Course: Jekyll Island Golf Club/Pine Lakes (Par 72, 6,700 yds.)
Top teams: T1 – Emory University (288-286–574; -2), T1 – Sewanee: University of the South (289-285–574; -2), 3 – Huntingdon College (290-287–577; +1)
Top individuals: 1 – Jonas De Leon, University of Redlands (Calif.) (66-69–135; -9), 2 – Griffin Pohl, IWU (66-71–137; -7), 3 – Jonathan McEwen, Washington and Lee University (69-69–138; -6)
SECOND ROUND
- Like in the previous round, Beau Brewer led Methodist with a one-under 71. Combined with his first day score of 70 (-2), Brewer has a total of three-under 141, which bumped him up a spot into a tie for sixth. The highlight of Brewer's round was the eagle he made on hole 15.
- Not too far behind in a tie for 14th, Aiden Spampinato shot another even-par 72 on day two, giving him a tournament score of 144 (E).
- Haden Ruby also posted a 71 (-1) in the round, which helped him rise 36 spots and into a tie for 25th. He made four birdies to counter balance his three bogeys. Ruby now has a two-day total of two-over 146.
- Despite how he ended his second round, Chase Walts moved up 17 places and is now in a tie for 32nd, after scoring a one-over 73. He made three birdies through his first ten holes before finding some trouble on holes 11, 17, & 18, two bogeys and a double bogey. Walts tournament score now sits at 147 (+3).
- For the second time during this event, Caleb Ryan carded a three-over 75 in a round. With a total score of 150 (+6), Ryan is in a tie for 63rd.
UP NEXT
Methodist will play its final round of the Jekyll Island event on Sunday, March 23, with the first Monarch teeing off at 9:50 AM.
