Men’s Golf tied for the lead after first round of Fincastle Collegiate

BLUEFIELD, Va. (September 13, 2021) – The Milligan University men's golf team posted a 299 in its season-opening round and is tied for the lead through day one of the Fincastle Collegiate.

The Buffs sit atop the six-team leaderboard alongside host Bluefield at the Par-70, 6,772-yard Fincastle Country Club course. Milligan and Bluefield sit 10 strokes ahead of third place WVU Tech.

Alvaro Huidobro and Jonathan Liggett both opened their seasons with 73s and are tied for third place in the 34-golfer field. Bluefield's Patrick Dodson leads the pack after shooting an even-par 70. Huidobro birdied the 11th and 16th holes and posted a one-under 34 on the back nine. Liggett posted five birdies in the round

Dane Rheinecker and Samuel Prater are tied for 10th after both players shot 77. Ty Beasley is tied for 17th with a round-one 79.

The two-round event wraps up tomorrow in Virginia.