One of the low team rounds over the last three decades for Ashland University's men's golf team led the Eagles to a tied-for-fourth placement after the first 36 holes of Findlay's Doc Spragg Invitational on Monday (Oct. 12).
A first-round 282 – tied for sixth-lowest round by an AU men's golf team since 1996-97 – has Ashland at 282-296—578. Missouri-St. Louis is first at 280-284—564, followed by Wayne State (281-285—566) and Davenport (282-286—568).
Tied for seventh individually through 36 holes is sophomore
Charlie Drapp, who carded 73-68—141 on Monday. He ended the day with nine birdies, including three consecutively in Round 2.
Also in the top 10 heading into Round 3 is junior
Mark Pillar, who is tied for ninth at 69-73—142 – including an eagle and eight birdies on the day.
Ashland's action on Monday was rounded out by freshman
Zach Ayers (tied for 30
th, 70-77—147, eagle, five birdies), junior
Michael Fickle (tied for 42
nd, 71-78—149, five birdies), and freshman
Ethan Krebs (tied for 64
th, 72-80—152, three birdies).
The third and final round in Findlay will be played on Tuesday (Oct. 13).
