Ross Leads Men's Golf at Opening Round of HCAC Tournament
HANOVER, Ind. – The Defiance College men’s golf team posted an opening round score of 320 at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday.
HANOVER, Ind. – The Defiance College men's golf team posted an opening round score of 320 at the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Tournament on Saturday. Defiance was led by sophomore Mike Ross, who shot 75.
Ross opened his round with a front nine score of 37, and followed up with a 38 on the back. Ross sits tied for sixth-place overall.
Seniors Brian Jones and Matt Gehring both turned in a score of 80 to tie for 21st for the day. Senior Jared James shot 85 for the Yellow Jackets, and freshman Hurst Talbott carded an 89 in the first round.
Transylvania leads the tournament after an opening round of 293. Justin Tereshko turned in the best round of the day with a score of 69.
The Yellow Jackets return to the links on Sunday, April 29 for the second round of the HCAC Championships. Tee times begin in Hanover, Indiana at 9:30 am.