The Georgia College & State University golf team stands seven strokes off the lead after the first round at the Coker College Invitational, in sole possession of fifth place. The Bobcats shot a 287, utilizing the third different starting five in as many tournaments this season.
The Bobcats, coached by Jimmy Wilson, have two top-20 individuals, both tied at 17th. Freshman Joe Young continues to impress in his second collegiate tournament, carding a 71. Senior Juan Bialet shares the spot with Young in his first fall action.
Also in his first tournament of the fall after nursing an injury, 2007 All-American Niclas Johansson is one stroke behind in 26th place.
Classmate Kyle Collins is 39th with a 73 and sophomore Clint Johns is 88th with a 78 in his first fall tournament.
St. Edward’s University is in first place with a 280, followed by Florida Southern College and defending Peach Belt Conference Champion Columbus State University tied with Barry University in third.
Matt Smith is tops on the leaderboard with a six-under 66.
The final round of the Third Annual Coker College Invitational takes place tomorrow.
GCSU SID Al Weston contributed to this report.
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