North Carolina State University Athletics
Blair Leads at Puerto Rico; Pack in Second
2/27/2009 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Rio Grande, P.R. - Playing in one of the top tournaments of the season, with all 15 teams ranked inside Golfweek's top-70, the NC State men’s golf team got off to a strong start at the 2008 Puerto Rico Classic on Friday. The Wolfpack currently sits in second place just one shot off the lead, after shooting a seven-under (281) in the first round. Two Pack golfers had rounds of under par, and another pair of golfers went even-par and one-over.
The tournament, which Purdue is hosting, is being played at the Rio Mar Country Club River Course in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The River Course is a par-72, 6,902-yard venue.
ACC foe Georgia Tech holds the overall lead at eight-under par (280).
Senior Darren Blair is currently in a tie on top of the field, after shooting a five-under (67) in first round action. Blair shot a 33 on the front-nine followed by a 34 on the back-nine, and is tied with Dylan Fritelli of Texas.
Sophomore Matt Hill is only two strokes off the lead, as he shot a three-under (69) and is tied for fifth place. Hill shot a 34 then a 35 on the day.
Senior Andrew Byrd finished with an even-par (72), while junior Brad Revell is at just one-over (73) after first round action. Sophomore Brandon Detweiler is at four-over (76).
Round 2 will take place tomorrow, with the final round being played on Sunday.
For complete results, click here.
The tournament, which Purdue is hosting, is being played at the Rio Mar Country Club River Course in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico. The River Course is a par-72, 6,902-yard venue.
ACC foe Georgia Tech holds the overall lead at eight-under par (280).
Senior Darren Blair is currently in a tie on top of the field, after shooting a five-under (67) in first round action. Blair shot a 33 on the front-nine followed by a 34 on the back-nine, and is tied with Dylan Fritelli of Texas.
Sophomore Matt Hill is only two strokes off the lead, as he shot a three-under (69) and is tied for fifth place. Hill shot a 34 then a 35 on the day.
Senior Andrew Byrd finished with an even-par (72), while junior Brad Revell is at just one-over (73) after first round action. Sophomore Brandon Detweiler is at four-over (76).
Round 2 will take place tomorrow, with the final round being played on Sunday.
For complete results, click here.
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