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Golfweek Program Challenge – Day Two
Men's Golf Tied for Ninth Place at Golfweek Program Challenge
September 08 | Men's Golf
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PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. – After rain delayed the start of round two for nearly six hours, the University of Akron men's golf team moved into a tie for ninth place at the Golfweek Program Challenge on Monday.
The Zips posted a round of 1-under 287 on the day to finish even with Northern Iowa with a 36-hole score of 577 (+1). Jacksonville leads the field by two strokes with a two-day score of 553 (-23).
Harry Whittle posted the low round of the day for Akron, firing a career-low 69 (-3) to climb 18 spots into a tie for 19th place (142, -2). He is tied with three other players, including J.B. Williams, who carded a 1-over 73 on Monday.
Zach Gollwitzer followed his opening-round 73 (+1) with an even-par 72 and is tied for 32nd place (145, +1).
Ryan Harris rebounded from his 4-over 76 to post a 1-over 73. He finished the round tied for 48th place with a 36-hole tally of 149 (+5).
Louis Birchall rounded out the scoring-five in a tie for 54th place with a score of 151 (+7). He posted a round of 4-over 76 on Monday.
The Zips conclude the event on Tuesday, with tee times set to begin at 7:40 a.m. ET from the 10th tee. Fans can follow the final round via Golfstat Live Scoring.
Top-Five Teams: 1. Jacksonville, 280-273 – 553 (-23); 2. Old Dominion, 277-278 – 555 (-21); 3. Valparaiso, 273-284 – 557 (-19); 4. Campbell, 284-278 – 562 (-14); t5. Gardner-Webb, 276-290 – 566 (-10); t5. Jacksonville State, 279-287 – 566 (-10); t9. Akron, 290-287 – 577 (+1).
Top-Five Individuals: t1. Franck Medale, Jacksonville, 69-65 – 134 (-10); t1. Bryce Howell, Furman, 65-69 – 134 (-10); 3. Nick Seitz, Valparaiso, 70-65-135 (-9); 4. Colin Monagle, Jacksonville, 68-68 – 136 (-8). t5. Three tied at 137 (-7).
Akron: t19. J.B. Williams, 69-73 – 142 (-2); t19. Harry Whittle, 73-69 – 142 (-2); t32. Zach Gollwitzer, 73-72 – 145 (+1); t48. Ryan Harris, 76-73 – 149 (+5); t54. Louis Birchall, 75-76 – 151 (+7).
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