March 20, 2009
STATESBORO, GA –The University of Iowa men’s golf team finished the first round of competition at the EZ-GO Schenkel Invitational today. After 18 holes of strong competition, the Hawkeyes currently sit in a tie for 16th place with a score of 302 (+14). The 54-hole tournament is being played on a beautiful par 72 at Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, GA.
Sophomore Brad Hopfinger and freshman Brad George are leading the Hawkeyes in a tie for 36th place with a score of 74 (+2). Close behind is senior Cole Peevler, who shot a 76 (+4) on the day and is sitting in a tie for 59th place. Additionally, sophomore Vince India is tied for 78th after shooting a 78 (+6) while freshman Barrett Kelpin (82, +10) is tied for 94th.
The tournament will continue tomorrow at approximately 10 am. Fans can follow the tournament with live scoring at golfstatresults.com.
Team Results (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. Tennessee 287 (-1)
2. North Florida 290 (+2)
3. Georgia Southern 291 (+3)
South Carolina 291 (+3)
5. Florida 292 (+4)
6. Oklahoma 293 (+5)
7. Auburn 294 (+6)
8. Georgia State 295 (+7)
Mississippi 295 (+7)
North Carolina State 295 (+7)
11. Vanderbilt 296 (+8)
LSU 296 (+8)
Virginia 296 (+8)
14. Kentucky 297 (+9)
15. Augusta State 298 (+10)
16. North Carolina 302 (+14)
IOWA 302 (+14)
18. Notre Dame 311 (+23)
Individual Results – Par 72 (Top 3 + Iowa)
1. Taylor Floyd (Unattached) 69 (-3)
Glenn Northcutt (Auburn) 69 (-3)
Robin Wingardh (Tenn.) 69 (-3)
Sang Yi (LSU) 69 (-3)
T36. Brad Hopfinger (UI) 74 (+2)
Brad George (UI) 74 (+2)
T59. Cole Peevler (UI) 76 (+4)
T78. Vince India (UI) 78 (+6)
T94. Barrett Kelpin (UI) 82 (+10)