Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Friday, March 17
Statesboro, Ga.
Middle Tennessee
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Schenkel Invitational
Barnard leads the way in first round of Schenkel Invitational
3/17/2023 3:18:00 PM | Men's Golf
STATESBORO, Ga. — Up against a tough field and a stiff breeze, Middle Tennessee men's golf finished the first round of the Schenkel Invitational in seventh place Friday at 291 (+3), five strokes out of the top three. Michael Barnard led the Blue Raiders with a 69 (-3) in the first round.
Barnard recorded his second consecutive under-par round, starting the tournament with four birdies and an eagle in the first round. He heads into the second round in a tie for fifth place individually, four strokes off the lead.
Markus Varjun added an even-par 72 Friday, ending the day in a tie for 19th place. His five birdies led MTSU on the day.
Kevin Jegers carded a 74 (+2) in the opening round, good for a tie for 34th place entering Saturday's action. His day included two birdies and an eagle on hole 9.
Gavin Clements shot a 76 (+4) Friday, ending the day tied for 53rd. Owen Stamper rounds out the lineup tied for 65th with a score of 78 (+6). Luke Perkins, playing as an individual, also recorded a 78 (+6).
By the Numbers
3 – Playing at the Schenkel for the third time, Barnard's 69 (-3) was his personal low in the event.
2 – MTSU's two eagles were the most by any team in the first round.
5 – Varjun's five birdies were one off the individual lead.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Congrats to Michael on his round today. He has been very close. I'm glad to see him get off to a good start. On the team front, it was a bit of a roller coaster. We hit it in the wrong spot on a few holes, and it cost us some big numbers. This is a tough golf course, and we need to stay disciplined to move up the board."
Tournament Notes
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Barnard recorded his second consecutive under-par round, starting the tournament with four birdies and an eagle in the first round. He heads into the second round in a tie for fifth place individually, four strokes off the lead.
Markus Varjun added an even-par 72 Friday, ending the day in a tie for 19th place. His five birdies led MTSU on the day.
Kevin Jegers carded a 74 (+2) in the opening round, good for a tie for 34th place entering Saturday's action. His day included two birdies and an eagle on hole 9.
Gavin Clements shot a 76 (+4) Friday, ending the day tied for 53rd. Owen Stamper rounds out the lineup tied for 65th with a score of 78 (+6). Luke Perkins, playing as an individual, also recorded a 78 (+6).
By the Numbers
3 – Playing at the Schenkel for the third time, Barnard's 69 (-3) was his personal low in the event.
2 – MTSU's two eagles were the most by any team in the first round.
5 – Varjun's five birdies were one off the individual lead.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Congrats to Michael on his round today. He has been very close. I'm glad to see him get off to a good start. On the team front, it was a bit of a roller coaster. We hit it in the wrong spot on a few holes, and it cost us some big numbers. This is a tough golf course, and we need to stay disciplined to move up the board."
Tournament Notes
- Host Georgia Southern holds a wide lead on the team leaderboard at 272 (-16), 12 strokes ahead of second-place Mississippi State.
- The Bulldogs' Hunter Logan leads the individual field at 65 (-7).
- Second round tee times begin at 8 a.m. CT.
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Follow Middle Tennessee Men's Golf on social media on Facebook /MTMGolf Twitter (@MT_MGolf) and Instagram (@mt_mgolf).
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