ROME, Ga. - The Millsaps Majors Men's Golf Team came out firing on a cool Monday afternoon in Round One of the Chick-fil-A Collegiate Classic with a team score of 300 to sit in 7th place out of 25 teams. All five players were under 80 to lead the Majors to their highest score so far this season.
"The weather today was a major factor for our team," said Head Coach Eddie Brescher. "Golf in cold weather is very difficult, but our boys did a phenominal job facing the adversity and shining bright and we are pleased with our score of 300 today, but we know that we can do so much better."
Freshman Ryan Henry was spectacular as he came out and fired a 71 in his debut of the season. It is the lowest score shot in a player's first appearance in Millsaps Golf History. Henry is currently tied for third individually as he led all Majors.
"Ryan played an exceptional round of golf today as this was his first collegiate event," said Brescher. He stepped up big time for his teammates and his overall his performance was as solid as you can ask for. Although he is only a freshman, he is mature beyond his years and we expect him to continue his good play tomorrow."
A more experienced player also stepped up for Millsaps as junior Drew Richardson shot a 73 to sit in a tie for 11th with one round to go.
"Drew has been on the verge of some good play lately as he has been working extremely hard and playing much more consistantly than previous years," adds Brescher. "He did not hit the ball all that well today, but made up for it with some great short game play."
Rounding out Millsaps was junior Thomas Baxter with a 77, junior Christ Patton with a 79, and freshman Carlitos Fernandez with a 79. This brought the Majors to an overall score of 300, a number the Majors are looking to get under that magic number.
"We have a solid chance to win this event," explains Brescher. "Tomorrow we will play a different golf course (Stonebridge GC) that we have had previous success on before, but I like our chances tomorrow and believe that these guys have the heart to play some great golf tomorrow."
Cumberland leads the event with a team score of 291 while teams two through six are all within five strokes of the Majors. Millsaps looks to make a move to the top in tomorrow's final event.
