Holland Reporter

The GVSU men's golf team has taken the lead after the first day of the GLIAC Championships in Augusta, Michigan. The Lakers finished their opening round with a score of 282 (-2), placing them eight strokes ahead of Ferris State, which is in second place at +6. Parkside follows in third with a score of +13.

Wayne State holds fourth position with a score of +16, while SVSU rounds out the top five teams at +17 after shooting a round of 301.

All five golfers from GVSU are positioned within the top ten individual standings. Nick Krueger leads individually after shooting a round of 69 (-2) with three birdies, giving him a one-stroke advantage. Manuel Cue Vargas is in second place following his round of 70 (-1), also making three birdies. Drew Coble is tied for third place after recording four birdies and finishing even par at 71. Charlie Cooley's performance included three birdies, resulting in a tie for fifth with a score of 72 (+1). Bryce Wheeler sits tied for ninth after scoring two birdies and completing his round at 73 (+2).

The competition continues tomorrow morning with the second round of stroke play. The top four teams will proceed to the matchplay semifinals scheduled for the afternoon.