Middle Tennesee State University Athletics
Tuesday, April 11
Franklin, Tenn.
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Mason Rudolph Championship
Blue Raiders in eighth after two rounds at Mason Rudolph Championship
4/11/2023 2:48:00 PM | Men's Golf
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee men's golf finished the second round of the Mason Rudolph Championship in eighth place at 580 (+12). Michael Barnard and Gavin Clements led the way in the second round with matching scores of 72 (+1).
On a second straight beautiful day with temperatures reaching the low 70s and no more than a light breeze, the Blue Raiders scored a collective 293 (+9).
Barnard ended the round in a tie for 14th with a team-leading score of 140 (-2). He picked up three birdies in the second round to bring his total to eight for the tournament.
Gavin Clements heads into the third round tied for 47th at 146 (+4). He was 3-over on the front nine Tuesday before recording eight pars and an 18th-hole eagle on the back nine.
Markus Varjun was the lone Blue Raider under par on the front nine, finishing the round with five birdies. He ended the round tied for 47th at 146 (+6) as well.
Owen Stamper did not record a hole under par on the front nine but rebounded to go one-under on the back, carding three birdies in the process. He is tied for 70th at 151 (+9) after shooting a 75 (+4) Tuesday.
Kevin Jegers' 78 (+7) was the mark that did not count toward the Blue Raiders' team score Tuesday. He heads into the third round tied for 70th at 151 (+9) after finishing on a high note with back-to-back birdies on the final two holes.
By the Numbers
9 – Varjun leads the team with nine birdies.
6 – Six of the seven teams ahead of MTSU on the leaderboard are ranked in the top 50 in the country by Golfstat.
2 – Clements recorded his second eagle in as many tournaments.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Today was a tough day. I am happy to see the round from Gavin today! This course is playing difficult, so with a good round tomorrow we can make up some ground."
Tournament Notes
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On a second straight beautiful day with temperatures reaching the low 70s and no more than a light breeze, the Blue Raiders scored a collective 293 (+9).
Barnard ended the round in a tie for 14th with a team-leading score of 140 (-2). He picked up three birdies in the second round to bring his total to eight for the tournament.
Gavin Clements heads into the third round tied for 47th at 146 (+4). He was 3-over on the front nine Tuesday before recording eight pars and an 18th-hole eagle on the back nine.
Markus Varjun was the lone Blue Raider under par on the front nine, finishing the round with five birdies. He ended the round tied for 47th at 146 (+6) as well.
Owen Stamper did not record a hole under par on the front nine but rebounded to go one-under on the back, carding three birdies in the process. He is tied for 70th at 151 (+9) after shooting a 75 (+4) Tuesday.
Kevin Jegers' 78 (+7) was the mark that did not count toward the Blue Raiders' team score Tuesday. He heads into the third round tied for 70th at 151 (+9) after finishing on a high note with back-to-back birdies on the final two holes.
By the Numbers
9 – Varjun leads the team with nine birdies.
6 – Six of the seven teams ahead of MTSU on the leaderboard are ranked in the top 50 in the country by Golfstat.
2 – Clements recorded his second eagle in as many tournaments.
Coach's Comments: Mark McEntire
"Today was a tough day. I am happy to see the round from Gavin today! This course is playing difficult, so with a good round tomorrow we can make up some ground."
Tournament Notes
- Playing on their home course, No. 1 Vanderbilt leads the tournament at 541 (-27).
- Vandy's Gordon Sargent, fresh off an appearance in The Master's, leads the field at 130 (-12).
- Tee times for the third round begin at 7 a.m.
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