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| Junior Bryden Macpherson and the Bulldogs lead in Rhode Island |
Behind strong starts from Bryden Macpherson and Nicholas Reach, the 15th-ranked Georgia men's golf team grabbed first place on Monday at the Adams Cup of Newport.
Playing 36 holes at Newport National Golf Club, the Bulldogs logged loops of 1-over par 289 and 13-under 275 for a total of 12-under 564. Georgia will enter Tuesday's final round at Carnegie Abbey Club with a three-stroke advantage over Central Florida.
Macpherson is tied for the tournament lead at 6-under 138 after signing for an even-par 72 and a 6-under 66. Reach is one shot back at 5-under 139 with scores of 5-under 67 and even-par 72.
"It feels good to be sitting atop the leaderboard," Georgia coach Chris Haack said. "We've got three guys in the top 20 (Macpherson, Reach and T.J. Mitchell), and when you can do that, you've got a shot. We've got an important day ahead of us on Tuesday, but I am pleased thus far with our efforts."
Mitchell is 17th at 1-over 145 following rounds of 4-over 76 and 3-under 69. Sophomore Michael Cromie posted loops of 2-over 74 and 1-over 73 for a total of 3-over 147. Freshman Sepp Straka opened with an 8-over 80 but rebounded with a 4-under 68 to stand at 4-over 148.
