Coker Men's Golf Completes Day One at Donald Ross Intercollegiate

MORGANTON, N.C. – At the Mimosa Hills Golf Club, the Coker University men's golf team finished tied for eighth after two rounds of play in the Donald Ross Intercollegiate on Monday (Oct. 15). Finishing with a combined team score of 589 (+18) after day one.

Freshman Frederick Tindale led the way for the Cobras shooting a 144 (+4), which placed him tied for 15^th individually. Tindale was strong on the front nine in round two, recording four birdies while shooting two under par (33).

Coleman Bess and Haydon Norwood each shot a 148 (+8) on day one. Bess birdied five times while Norwood had six, with four of them coming in round two.

Killian Ryan had a strong performance in round one shooting a 70 (+2), but stuggled in round two to finish the day at 153 (+13). Ryan recorded four birdies on the day, three of them coming in round one. Nick Waller was just one stroke behind at 154 (+14). Waller had a strong back nine in round one, shooting an even par (35).

"I'm proud of the team's effort today," said coach Jackson Bailey. "We are looking forward for the opportunity to bounce back in round three."

The Cobras will be back in action on Tuesday (Oct. 15) when they complete round three of the Donald Ross Intercollegiate. Tee time is set for 8:30 a.m., a shotgun start. Live scoring of the event can be found at www.cokercobras.com