Furman's junior Will Morlan and sophomore Clark Akers are tied for 31st after the first day of the Hootie at Bulls Bay tournament in Awendaw, S.C., with Morlan shooting a 74 (+2) and Akers also at +2. Morlan had four birdies, including three consecutive ones from holes 8 to 10, while Akers finished with three birdies as well.

The Big Picture

The Furman team performed decently on the opening day, with some individual highlights, positioning them in a competitive spot for the upcoming rounds.

By the Numbers
  • Max Green from West Virginia leads with a score of -5 after shooting a 67 in the first round.
  • LSU holds a two-stroke lead over New Mexico, with South Carolina tied for third place.
State of Play
  • Furman is currently tied for tenth place with a score of +11, alongside Missouri and Kent State.
  • The tournament continues on Monday with teams teeing off on holes 1 and 10.
What's Next

The second round of the tournament starts on Monday at 9 a.m., and Furman will be teeing off from hole 10 at 9:45 a.m. alongside Kent State and Missouri.

Bottom Line

Furman's Morlan and Akers are off to a solid start at the Hootie at Bulls Bay tournament, with the team in a good position heading into the next rounds, showing promise for a strong overall performance.