SALEM, S.C. – Competing in a strong field at the Clemson Invitational, the Elon University men’s golf team stands in sixth place and has three Phoenix individuals in the top-20 after the first round on Friday, April 1, at the Cliffs at Keowee Falls course.
In a field that consists of three top-50 ranked programs, the Phoenix shot a 294 (+6) after 18 holes of play. No. 11-ranked Clemson tops the leaderboard after shooting a 12 under-par 276.
HIGHLIGHTS
Jonathan DiIanni led the way carding an even-par 72 and is tied for 11th individually. Troy Beaver and Charlie May are right behind him as they each shot rounds of 73 to place them in a tie for 18th on day one.
In addition for the Phoenix, Jake Leavitt carded a four-over 76 and Philip Loeb was a stroke behind with a 77 (+5).
Clemson’s Austin Langdale, ranked No. 60 by GolfStat, leads the tournament individually by two strokes after finishing with a five-under 67 in round one.
UP NEXT
The Phoenix continues play at the Clemson Invitational tomorrow, April 2, at the Cliffs of Keowee Falls golf course.
Team Standings (Top-10)
1. #11 Clemson (276) -12 2. Louisville (285) -3 3. #47 Georgia Tech (288) E 4. #41 Michigan State (291) +3 5. Winthrop (293) +5 6. Elon (294) +6 7. Furman (295) +7 T8. UNCW (298) +10 T8. Notre Dame (298) +10 10. Boston College (302) +14 Elon Individuals T11. Jonathan DiIanni (72) E T18. Charlie May (73) +1 T18. Troy Beaver (73) +1 T37. Jake Leavitt (76) +4 T43. Philip Loeb (77) +5