PIRATE MEN’S GOLF LEADS AFTER ROUND ONE AT RHODES FALL CLASSIC

TUNICA, Miss. – The Southwestern men’s golf team blew away the competition at the Rhodes Fall Classic on Sunday, finishing in first place out of 20 teams. Four Pirates shot par or better for the round with first-year James Charles leading the way.

Charles used the momentum he gained in his first tournament to catapult into a tie for the lead, shooting a three-under-par 69 (35-34). Sophomore Sean Madera was close behind with a first round 70 (34-36) to end tied for seventh. Senior Ricky Jones and sophomore Cody Patrick ended the day with an even par 72 (38-34, 36-36 respectively) to finish in a tie for 14th place. Sophomore Cameron Fanning finished with a 91 (45=46) to round out the Pirate effort.

SU will look to maintain and extend their lead in the final rounds of action on Monday in Tunica, MS.