On a day not fit for man nor beast--and certainly not golf--62 ball strikers circled the links at the Alexandria Golf Club for the first of two days in the annual UMAC tournament.
The rain and cold and wind were constant through a challenging round that witnessed mixed reactions to the inclement conditions. Some golfers said it helped them focus their game, while others said wet hands made grips and consistent striking a challenge. Everyone agreed, however, that the greens were soft.
The women's team has three golfers in the top 10 currently, and they hold a 12 stroke lead over Northwestern in pursuit of the team title.
Play begins tomorrow (Saturday, 10/3) at 10 a.m. The weather forecast shows continuing low temperatures in the high 40s, but the rain could wane in the afternoon.
UMAC Tournament (day 1)
Alexandria Golf Club
Alexandria, Minn.
6,504 yards (men)
5,804 yards (women)
Par 72
Men's Teams
Bethany Lutheran College 331
North Central University 331
Martin Luther College 337
Northwestern College 337 Minnesota, Morris 345
Crown College 368
Presentation College 376
Women's Teams
Minnesota, Morris 407
Northwestern College 419
Presentation College 458
Martin Luther College 489
Bethany Lutheran College (DNF)
Top 10 Men
Nick Olson, NWC, 79 (+7)
Isaac Crass, MLC, 80 (+8)
Jon-Michael Sherman 80
Joe Baer, BLC, 81 (+9)
Mitch Koepp, BLC, 82 (+10) David Katz, UMM, 82
Tyler Pendleton, BLC, 82
Joe Biebert, MLC, 82
Jordan Herzog, NCU, 83 (+11) Derek Dionne, UMM, 83
On a day not fit for man nor beast--and certainly not golf--62 ball strikers circled the links at the Alexandria Golf Club for the first of two days in the annual UMAC tournament.