Hawkeyes Open Play at The Hootie

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The University of Iowa men’s golf team opened play at The Hootie at Bulls Bay Golf Club on Sunday. The Hawkeyes finished the first round tied for 14th place.

Sophomore Max Tjoa led the Hawkeyes with a strong start, firing a two-under par 70 to sit in a tie for 16th place. Tjoa carded four birdies, all coming from the back nine, to pace Iowa’s lineup.

Junior Gage Messingham posted an even-par round of 72, placing him in a tie for 38th. He recorded four birdies on the day, shooting even-par on both the front and back nine.

Graduate student Josh Lundmark and senior Ian Meyer each shot one-over par 73, sitting in a tie for 55th place. Lundmark tallied three birdies on the day, while Meyer recorded two birdies shooting two-under on the back nine.

Freshman Ryan Shellberg rounded out the Hawkeye lineup with a four-over par 76 with two birdies in the first round. Iowa is shooting even on Par 4s ranking seventh overall.

HAWKEYE SCORECARD HEAR FROM HEAD COACH TYLER STITH
“We began on the back nine, probably the tougher of the two sides. We made the turn in decent shape but unfortunately didn’t take advantage of the front. We left a lot of shots out there, especially on the par 5s. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for wind so the course will play completely different. The conditions should provide an opportunity to make up shots.”

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Iowa returns to the course Monday for the second round at Bulls Bay Golf Club.