Monday, February 12
Palm City, Fla.
All Day
Seton Hall University
vs
Second Round
Yip, Tait Keep Pirates on Top After Two Rounds
2/12/2018 3:02:00 PM | Men's Golf
PALM CITY, FLA. – Freshman Gregor Tait (Martlesham Heath, England) and senior Linus Yip (Sydney, Australia) each fired a 3-under-par, 69, in the second round of the UNCG Martin Downs Collegiate on Monday, and the Seton Hall men's golf team continues to share the team lead with 18 holes remaining.
Fresh off a career-best round yesterday, Tait continued his strong spring start with a 3-under-par, 69, in round two. For a second straight day, he recorded five birdies to fuel his effort. For the tournament, Tait leads the field of 69 individual golfers with an 8-under-par, 67-69-136. He leads West Virginia's Max Sear and UNC-Greensboro's Bryce Hendrix by two strokes entering Tuesday's final round.
On Tuesday, Tait will be looking to claim his first tournament individual title, and a Seton Hall golfer's first win since Lloyd Jefferson Go claimed the Princeton Invitational last spring.
Yip had a brilliant back nine on Monday to also shoot a 3-under-par, 69. The senior finished with seven birdies on the afternoon, including five on the back nine alone. Yip shaved six strokes off his first round score and is now tied for 11th place with an even-par, 75-69-144, through two rounds. His 3-under-par, 69, is a personal low since transferring to Seton Hall prior to his junior year.
As a team, Seton Hall shaved six strokes off its team score from Sunday. The Pirates tallied a 7-under-par, 281, in round two, and continues to share a piece of the team lead. Through two rounds, The Hall is 8-under-par with a 287-281-568, and shares the team lead with tournament host, UNC-Greensboro. Elon at 4-under, and West Virginia at 1-under, are also both under par for the tournament.
Chris Yeom (Flushing, N.Y.) was a third Pirate to shoot under par for the afternoon. The junior turned in his second straight sub-par round to open the spring season with a 2-under-par, 70. Yeom had five birdies during the round, and only one bogey on the back nine. Currently, he is in sixth place overall with a consistent 4-under-par, 70-70-140. Yeom is seeking his third sub-par tournament this year already and his fourth top-10 finish.
Junior Gen Nagai (Mandaue Cebu City, Philippines) was two strokes better on Monday, finishing with a 1-over-par, 73. Like most Pirates, Nagai was stronger on the back nine, shooting 1-under-par over his final nine holes. For the tournament, Nagai is tied for 32nd place with a 4-over-par, 75-73-148.
Sophomore Alex McAuley (Douglas, Isle of Man) was also a pair of strokes better in round two. He fired a 3-over-par, 75, on Monday. For the tournament, McAuley is 8-over-par with a 77-75-152.
Sophomore Alex Chalk (Castle Douglas, Scotland) and freshman Andres Acevedo (San Antonio, Texas) also made the trip and are competing as individuals. Acevedo shot a 4-over-par, 76, for a second consecutive day and now is 8-over-par with a 76-76-152. Chalk was a stroke better on Monday, firing a 4-over-par, 76. Currently, he is 9-over-par for the tournament with a 77-76-153.
Tournament Details:
UNCG / MARTIN DOWNS COLLEGIATE
Host: University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Location: Palm City, Fla.
Course: Osprey Creek Golf Course
Course Vitals: Par-72, 6,802 yards
Dates: February 11-13, 2017, Three Rounds
The Course:
Osprey Creek at Martin Downs Golf Club has been a site for the PGA Tour Qualifying School and U. S. Open Qualifying. The course offers a world class, full service golf experience including a fully stocked Pro Shop, complete club repair, golf instruction, and a full schedule of fun, social and competitive events.
?The Osprey Creek Course provides a challenging test to golfers of all skill levels. Built in 1981, the course plays longer than its 7,000 yards from the back tees due to prevailing easterly wind. With greens that roll fast and true with five sets of tees, Osprey Creek will not disappoint any golfer of any ability.
The Field:
In addition to Seton Hall and UNC-Greensboro, the small field includes eight other schools: Boston College, Elon, Lehigh, George Mason, James Madison, Mercer, West Virginia and Western Carolina.
Tee Times:
The field will play one round each day with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m.
Results:
Live scoring will be available for the tournament via Golfstat. Complete results will also be available following each day's competition at SHUpirates.com.
Fresh off a career-best round yesterday, Tait continued his strong spring start with a 3-under-par, 69, in round two. For a second straight day, he recorded five birdies to fuel his effort. For the tournament, Tait leads the field of 69 individual golfers with an 8-under-par, 67-69-136. He leads West Virginia's Max Sear and UNC-Greensboro's Bryce Hendrix by two strokes entering Tuesday's final round.
On Tuesday, Tait will be looking to claim his first tournament individual title, and a Seton Hall golfer's first win since Lloyd Jefferson Go claimed the Princeton Invitational last spring.
Yip had a brilliant back nine on Monday to also shoot a 3-under-par, 69. The senior finished with seven birdies on the afternoon, including five on the back nine alone. Yip shaved six strokes off his first round score and is now tied for 11th place with an even-par, 75-69-144, through two rounds. His 3-under-par, 69, is a personal low since transferring to Seton Hall prior to his junior year.
As a team, Seton Hall shaved six strokes off its team score from Sunday. The Pirates tallied a 7-under-par, 281, in round two, and continues to share a piece of the team lead. Through two rounds, The Hall is 8-under-par with a 287-281-568, and shares the team lead with tournament host, UNC-Greensboro. Elon at 4-under, and West Virginia at 1-under, are also both under par for the tournament.
Chris Yeom (Flushing, N.Y.) was a third Pirate to shoot under par for the afternoon. The junior turned in his second straight sub-par round to open the spring season with a 2-under-par, 70. Yeom had five birdies during the round, and only one bogey on the back nine. Currently, he is in sixth place overall with a consistent 4-under-par, 70-70-140. Yeom is seeking his third sub-par tournament this year already and his fourth top-10 finish.
Junior Gen Nagai (Mandaue Cebu City, Philippines) was two strokes better on Monday, finishing with a 1-over-par, 73. Like most Pirates, Nagai was stronger on the back nine, shooting 1-under-par over his final nine holes. For the tournament, Nagai is tied for 32nd place with a 4-over-par, 75-73-148.
Sophomore Alex McAuley (Douglas, Isle of Man) was also a pair of strokes better in round two. He fired a 3-over-par, 75, on Monday. For the tournament, McAuley is 8-over-par with a 77-75-152.
Sophomore Alex Chalk (Castle Douglas, Scotland) and freshman Andres Acevedo (San Antonio, Texas) also made the trip and are competing as individuals. Acevedo shot a 4-over-par, 76, for a second consecutive day and now is 8-over-par with a 76-76-152. Chalk was a stroke better on Monday, firing a 4-over-par, 76. Currently, he is 9-over-par for the tournament with a 77-76-153.
Tournament Details:
UNCG / MARTIN DOWNS COLLEGIATE
Host: University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Location: Palm City, Fla.
Course: Osprey Creek Golf Course
Course Vitals: Par-72, 6,802 yards
Dates: February 11-13, 2017, Three Rounds
| TOURNAMENT LEADER BOARDS | ||||||||||||
| Team Leaders | Player Leaders | Combo Listing | Statistical Leaders | |||||||||
Osprey Creek at Martin Downs Golf Club has been a site for the PGA Tour Qualifying School and U. S. Open Qualifying. The course offers a world class, full service golf experience including a fully stocked Pro Shop, complete club repair, golf instruction, and a full schedule of fun, social and competitive events.
?The Osprey Creek Course provides a challenging test to golfers of all skill levels. Built in 1981, the course plays longer than its 7,000 yards from the back tees due to prevailing easterly wind. With greens that roll fast and true with five sets of tees, Osprey Creek will not disappoint any golfer of any ability.
The Field:
In addition to Seton Hall and UNC-Greensboro, the small field includes eight other schools: Boston College, Elon, Lehigh, George Mason, James Madison, Mercer, West Virginia and Western Carolina.
Tee Times:
The field will play one round each day with tee times starting at 7:30 a.m.
Results:
Live scoring will be available for the tournament via Golfstat. Complete results will also be available following each day's competition at SHUpirates.com.
| 2018 UNCG / MARTIN DOWNS COLLEGIATE - Team Scores | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | TOTAL | PAR |
| T1 | SETON HALL | 287 | 281 | 568 | -8 | |
| T1 | UNC-Greensboro | 289 | 279 | 568 | -8 | |
| 3 | Elon | 287 | 285 | 572 | -4 | |
| 4 | West Virginia | 297 | 278 | 575 | -1 | |
| 5 | Mercer | 292 | 286 | 578 | +2 | |
| 6 | James Madison | 290 | 295 | 585 | +9 | |
| 7 | Boston College | 288 | 300 | 588 | +12 | |
| 8 | Lehigh | 309 | 294 | 603 | +27 | |
| 9 | Western Carolina | 313 | 309 | 622 | +46 | |
| DQ | George Mason | DQ | DQ | DQ | DQ | |
| 2018 UNCG / MARTIN DOWNS COLLEGIATE - Seton Hall Individual Scores | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pos. | Player | R1 | R2 | R3 | TOTAL | PAR |
| 1 | Gregor Tait | 67 | 69 | 136 | -8 | |
| 6 | Chris Yeom | 70 | 70 | 140 | -4 | |
| T11 | Linus Yip | 75 | 69 | 144 | E | |
| T32 | Gen Nagai | 75 | 73 | 148 | +4 | |
| T45 | Alex McAuley | 77 | 75 | 152 | +8 | |
| T45 | Andres Acevedo (Ind.) | 76 | 76 | 152 | +8 | |
| T50 | Alex Chalk (Ind.) | 77 | 76 | 153 | +9 | |
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