University of Georgia Athletics
Bulldogs Open Southwestern Invitational in Fourth
January 30, 2023 | Men's Golf
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The 22nd-ranked University of Georgia men's golf team carded an even-par 288 on Monday to rest in fourth place in the team standings following the opening round of the Southwestern Invitational at North Ranch Country Club (Lakes/Oaks Course).
The 12-team field at the Southwestern Invitational features eight teams that are ranked in the Bushnell/Golfweek Division I Coaches poll. No. 17 Texas holds the 18-hole team lead after firing an 18-under-par 270. No. 2 Arizona State is second at 13-under-par 275, while No. 26 Oregon is third at 4-under-par 284. Jacob Sosa of Texas holds the 18-hole individual lead after carding a tournament-record 11-under-par 61.
Playing as an individual, sophomore Buck Brumlow paced the Bulldogs with a 2-under-par 70, good for 10th. The sophomore carded six birdies on the day, including three of his final four holes.
Sophomore Maxwell Ford turned in a 1-under-par 71 (15th), while junior Caleb Manuel and freshman Carter Loflin added rounds of even-par 72 (21st). Senior Ben van Wyk rounded out Georgia's counting scorers with a 1-over-par 73 (26th). Graduate Michael Shears carded a 5-over-par 77 (53rd).
The Bulldogs will return to the course Tuesday for round two of the Southwestern Invitational. Coverage will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel.
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