Lamar University Men's Golf Team Excels in Day 1 of Sandestin Collegiate Classic

The Lamar University men's golf team got off to a strong start on Day 1 of the Sandestin Collegiate Classic, recording 22 birdies in the opening round at the Raven Golf Club. The team finished the day with a total score of 282, placing them tied for sixth place, just five strokes behind first-place South Alabama and the University of Louisiana Monroe. Individuals Nathan Woodham and David Schneider Jerez led the Cardinals with impressive performances, shooting 69 and 70 respectively.

Key Takeaways:

• The Lamar University men's golf team recorded 22 birdies in the opening round, with 15 of those coming on the back nine.
• Nathan Woodham and David Schneider Jerez were the top performers for the Cardinals, shooting 69 and 70 respectively.
• Four Cardinals finished under par on the back nine, with Nathan Woodham making three birdies and David Schneider Jerez making five birdies.
• Fifteen of the 22 birdies made by the team were recorded on the back nine, highlighting the team's strong finish.
• T.J. Thompson of West Florida leads the individual leaderboard with a score of 65, followed closely by Carter Maneth of Middle Tennessee.
• Filip Widepalm of Lamar University finished the front nine at even par with two birdies and six pars.
• Matthew Bramford, competing as an individual, carded four birdies for the day and finished at even par on the back nine.

Statistics:

• 22 birdies were recorded by the Lamar University men's golf team in the opening round.
• The team finished the day with a total score of 282.
• 15 of the 22 birdies were made on the back nine.
• 69 and 70 were the scores recorded by Nathan Woodham and David Schneider Jerez for the day, respectively.
• T.J. Thompson of West Florida is leading the individual leaderboard with a score of 65.

Sources:

• Lamar University Athletics