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Cowboys Fourth At U.S. Collegiate
October 19, 2012 | Cowboy Golf
Oct. 19, 2012
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Oklahoma State's men's golf team opened play on Friday with a 293 score to stand alone in fourth place at the U.S. Collegiate Championship at The Golf Club of Georgia.
The Cowboys' 5-over tally put them two shots behind Wake Forest and Georgia Tech for second place at the par-72, 7,017-yard layout. Southern California posted a 289 score to lead by two heading into tomorrow's second round.
OSU junior Talor Gooch fired a 4-under 68 to grab the individual lead. He finished a stroke ahead of a pair of players after putting together a round that featured four birdies and an eagle.
Freshman Jordan Niebrugge finished the day tied for 19th place after carding a 73, while sophomore Tanner Kesterson came in tied for 34th place with a 75.
Junior Ian Davis' 77 tied him for 52nd place.
Senior Sean Einhaus carded an 81 to stand in a tie for 71st.
The Cowboys will get their second round underway tomorrow at 9 a.m. (EST) and will be grouped with Duke and Auburn.
