DES MOINES, Iowa – South Dakota men's golf team sits in 10
th place after the opening day of the Zach Johnson Invitational hosted by Drake University that was played Monday at Glen Oaks Country Club.
The Coyotes fired rounds of 314 and 307 for a 621 total while Loyola-Chicago leads the event with a 601 total through 36 holes.
Matt Tolan, a senior, paced South Dakota with rounds of 78 and 74 on the par 71 layout. Tolan's second round included three birdies.
Justin Kolb joined Tolan at 10-over and tied for 18
th after 36 holes as the sophomore fired rounds of 75 and 77 for his 152 total.
South Dakota sophomore
Ben Hicks shot rounds of 79 and 81 for 160 while also competing were junior
Jacob Michel (84-77—161) and senior
Scott Fudenberg (82-79—161).
Competing as individuals for the Coyotes are freshman
Ian Johnston (82-83—165),
John Fischer (83-77—160) and senior
Hunter Paugh (79-83—162).
The final round of the 54-hole event is scheduled for Tuesday.
