Aces led by Carson Parker in first round
OLD HICKORY, Tenn. – On a rainy day at Hermitage Golf Club Presidents Reserve, the University of Evansville men’s golf team and the other participating teams completed just under the two scheduled rounds before play was suspended for the day.
In round one, the Purple Aces were led by Carson Parker. A 6-over 77 has him tied for the 30th position. One behind him with a 78 was Henry Kiel. His 7-over for the day put him in a tie for 37th. Michael Ikejiani was one stroke behind Kiel with a 79 to rank in a tie for 44th.
Checking in with a score of 81 was Caleb Wassmer. The tally for the opening 18 holes has him tied for 55th. Wrapping up the UE contingent was Isaac Rohleder. He completed the first round with an 82.
As a team, Evansville ranks 11th on the leaderboard. UE is two strokes outside of the top 10, trailing North Carolina A&T and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. UE finished the day with a 315 while the duo in front is tied for 9th with a 313. Wright State paces the team standings with a 292. The Raiders are three in front of Tennessee Tech and four on top of UT Martin.
Tyler Goecke of Wright State was the lone individual to shoot under par in the first 18. His 1-under 70 has him in front of Belmont’s Jack Uselton by one shot. Peyton Thevenot of John A. Logan College is in third with a 72.
On Tuesday, the teams will complete any remaining holes for the second round before beginning the third and final trip around the course.
