Wolfpack in Third at General Hackler Championship

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – The NC State men's golf team turned in a very strong showing during the first day of the 2016 General Jim Hackler Championship on Saturday. Through nearly two full rounds of play at The Dunes Golf and Beach Club, NC State sits third of 15 teams. A small portion of Saturday's second round was postponed due to darkness and will be completed before Sunday's final round begins at 8:30 a.m.

NC State's Stanhope Johnson and Carter Page are two of six golfers who will need to complete the second round Sunday morning. As a team, the Wolfpack shot 285 (-3) during the first round and is currently five under par in the incomplete second round.

General Jim Hackler Championship – Through Two Rounds (unless noted**)
T4th … Jacob McBride … 68-72=140 (-4)
T14th … Carter Page … 72**
T19th … Stephen Franken … 72-71=143 (-1)
T19th … Davis Richards … 73-70=143 (-1)
T42nd … Stanhope Johnson … 74**
3rd … NC State … 285**

QUITE THE START
Jacob McBride was tied for first in the field of 84 golfers following the conclusion of the tournament's first round. The Hartville, Ohio, native carded a 68 thanks to six first-round birdies.

PAR THREES
In what is becoming a trend this season, the Wolfpack recorded a strong first day on par threes. NC State led all teams with an average score of 2.93 per par three and ended the day -3 as a team on these holes.

EAGLE SIGHTING
Page carded an eagle on the 529-yard fourth hole (par five) during his second round.

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Wolfpack in Third at General Hackler Championship

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Players Mentioned

Stephen Franken

Stanhope Johnson

Jacob McBride

Carter Page

Davis Richards