Wilmington, NC - In a field that features eight teams ranked in the top 40, the Augusta men's golf team is in a tie for sixth after the opening round of the annual Williams Cup hosted by North Carolina. The Jaguars are 7-over-par and tied with top ranked Auburn. Florida currently is the leader and are followed by Notre Dame and Arizona St.
Andries van der Vyver is in a tie for ninth after an opening round 72.
LIVE SCORING
| 1. Florida |
-6 |
| 2. Notre Dame |
+4 |
| 3. Arizona St. |
+5 |
| 4. UNLV |
+6 |
| 4. Vanderbilt |
+6 |
| 6. Augusta |
+7 |
| 6. Auburn |
+7 |
| 8. Utah |
+8 |
| 9. North Carolina St. |
+9 |
| 10. North Carolina |
+10 |
| 11. Kentucky |
+12 |
| 11. Oklahoma |
+12 |
| 13. Louisville |
+14 |
| 14. North Florida |
+20 |
van der Vyver started his day with 11 straight pars before a birdie and bogey to account for his 72.
Marcus Goosen shot a 1-over-par 73 on Sunday. Goosen had two birdies and three bogeys on his scorecard.
Pieter Rossouw Jr. shot a 3-over-par 75 on a day that featured one birdie.
HIs score was matched by
Max Thomas. Thomas rolled home a pair of birdies on the day.
Nicolas van der Vyver had the non counting score with an 88.
The second round at Eagle Point Golf Club is scheduled for Monday with Augusta's tee times starting at 9:05 a.m.
