Seniors Jake Skarperud and Rylin Petry led the North Dakota State men's golf team during the opening day of the Racer Intercollegiate, with Skarperud tied for fifth place after scoring a total of 140 across two rounds. He recorded back-to-back sub-par rounds, including a season-low score of -3 in the second round. Petry followed with a score of 144, tied for 20th overall. The team, with a total of 576, stands in fourth place heading into the final round of the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Skarperud finished the day at -4 overall (71-69鈥�140).
  • Petry is at even-par (73-71鈥�144), four shots back from Skarperud.
  • The team score is 576 (287-289), placing them fourth overall.
State of Play
  • The Bison completed the first day at even-par after a strong start, with a round of -1.
  • Four players are currently tied for 34th, each at +2 after the first 36 holes.
  • The final round will take place on Tuesday, with the team aiming for a strong finish.
What's Next

The Bison will conclude the Racer Intercollegiate on Tuesday, hoping to improve their position as they seek to build on their strong start and capitalize on Skarperud and Petry's performances.

Bottom Line

Skarperud鈥檚 performance sets a promising tone for NDSU as they approach the final round, emphasizing the importance of strong individual play for team success.