FGCU M. Golf: Sam Hall Intercollegiate Recap

Senior Andrew Potter's 140 (-2) has FGCU men's golf in fifth place among 13 teams with a 570 (+2) through the first day of the Sam Hall Intercollegiate at Hattiesburg Country Club in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

"Overall, it was a hot endurance test," FGCU head coach Eric Booker said. "The guys played respectably, sitting only seven shots back of the leaders. We learned something today on our playing strategy and will make the adjustment for the final round."

Booker's squad fired an even-par first-round 284 behind a 68 (-3) from junior Doug Smith and a 69 (-2) from Potter, which had the team in a tie for third. Junior Logan Price's second-round 70 (-1) led the Green and Blue.

"We started out slow through the first nine holes of the first round and were in the back of the pack, but the team upped its game in the back nine," Booker said. "In weather like this, staying hydrated is just as important as talent. The team stayed composed and patient, which was key today."

In the first round, Potter was 1-over through his first eight holes, but birdied the 16th and finished 3-under over the final 10 holes behind four more birdies. He then birdied three of the first six holes in the second round to finish in a tie for sixth place individually.

Outside of Potter, Price (T-19th) and Smith (T-25th) sit among the top 25 individuals. Price shot a 73-70---143, while Smith recorded a 68-76---144.

Sophomore Cole Castro and freshman Chase Bigham rounded out the lineup with a 145 and 149, respectively.

The tournament, which is hosted by Southern Miss, featured 36 holes on Monday with a shotgun start. Tuesday's final round will feature tee times starting at 8 a.m. The Hattiesburg Country Club course spans 6,902 yards and is a par-71.

Individual Standings

T-6. Andrew Potter – 69-71---140 (-2)

T-19. Logan Price – 73-70---143 (+1)

T-25. Doug Smith – 68-76---144 (+2)

T-30. Cole Castro – 75-70---145 (+3)

T-54. Chase Bigham – 74-75---149 (+7)

 

Team Standings:

1. #140 – Mercer - 286-277---563 (-5)

2. #181 - Southern Miss – 291-273---564 (-4)

T-3. #154 – Troy – 284-281---565 (-3)

T-3. #147 - Missouri State – 280-285---565 (-3)

5. #173 – FGCU – 284-286---570 (+2)

6. #234 – Samford – 289-282---571 (+3)

7. #155 - Bowling Green – 280-294---574 (+6)

8. #150 - Stephen F. Austin – 285-292---577 (+9)

9. #178 - Central Arkansas – 291-289---580 (+12)

10. #222 – Winthrop – 295-286---581 (+13)

11. #246 - Nicholls State – 294-291---585 (+17)

12. #269 - New Orleans – 292-296---588 (+20)

13. #224 - Southeastern Louisiana – 292-301---593 (+25)

Link to final round: http://results.golfstat.com//public/leaderboards/gsnav.cfm?pg=participants&tid=15803