Furman’s Clark Akers leads the Paladin men’s golf team, tying for third with a score of -5 (67) after the first round of the Trinity Forest Invitational in Dallas. Akers showcased strong performance with eight birdies, concluding the day three shots behind the leader, Southern Cal’s Jack Buchanan (-8). Team-wise, Furman is currently in ninth place at -2, trailing Southern Cal by 13 strokes. The tournament continues with the second round beginning Monday morning.
By the Numbers
- Clark Akers recorded 8 birdies during his round.
- Furman sits at -2 with a total score of 286 after round one.
State of Play
- Southern Cal leads the tournament with a score of -15.
- Furman ranks ahead of N.C. State (+1) as they continue to compete in the event.
What’s Next
The second round begins at 9:55 a.m. ET on Monday, with Furman scheduled to tee off at 10 a.m. ET. The Paladins are grouped with Rice and Louisiana Tech for this next round…