Furman seniors Clark Akers and Harris Barth both shot a 69 (-3) during the first round of the Hootie Intercollegiate, placing them in a tie for 17th. The tournament is being held at the 7,282-yard Bulls Bay Golf Club in Awendaw, S.C. They trail the individual leader, Loran Appel of Charleston, by five strokes. The Furman team is currently tied for 11th place at -5, alongside Appalachian State, amidst a competitive field featuring six Power 5 teams.

By the Numbers
  • Clark Akers and Harris Barth each recorded five and seven birdies, respectively, during their opening rounds.
  • Furman is at -5, tied for 11th place, five strokes behind the co-host College of Charleston, which shot -23.
State of Play
  • The tournament continues with the second round on Monday, starting at 9 a.m.
  • Furman will tee off on No. 10 at 9:45 a.m., paired with Chattanooga and Appalachian State.
What's Next

The next round will provide an opportunity for Furman to improve its standing against a competitive field. They aim to capitalize on the momentum from the first round and close the gap on the leaders.

Bottom Line

Furman's solid start positions them well for the tournament, but they must maintain focus and deliver consistent performance in the upcoming rounds to enhance their ranking in this highly competitive field.