Longwood men's golf secured a sixth-place finish after the first round of the Wofford Invitational. The Lancers, led by Hunter Swidzinski and David Lafreniere, faced a challenging par 71 course but showed resilience to recover from a slow start. Swidzinski finished in the top 10, while Lafreniere ended in the top 20, helping the team remain competitive against tough opponents, including several ranked programs.

By the Numbers
  • Longwood finished the round at +2 with a total score of 286.
  • Hunter Swidzinski scored a 69 (-2) and tied for 10th place.
  • David Lafreniere shot a 70 (-1) and tied for 18th place.
State of Play
  • Longwood is just two strokes behind Radford in fifth place.
  • The team is positioned seven strokes back from Winthrop and USC Aiken, both tied for second.
  • Longwood currently leads High Point by three strokes and USC Upstate by 11 strokes.
What's Next

The Lancers will compete in the second round tomorrow morning, aiming to improve their scores and climb the leaderboard. Coach Fillman believes there are adjustments to be made that could enhance their performance.

Bottom Line

Despite a challenging opening round, Longwood's performance highlights potential for improvement moving forward. The team鈥檚 ability to regroup and maintain competitive positioning suggests they could rise in the standings with a strong showing in upcoming rounds.