Michigan State's men's golf team is in second place at the Big Ten Championship, with Senior August Meekhof leading the leaderboard and three golfers in the top-20 overall after the first round.

By the Numbers
  • Michigan State shot a 6-over par 286 in the opening round.
  • Northwestern leads with an even-par 280, putting the Spartans six shots behind the top spot.
Yes, But

The Spartans will need to maintain their performance and narrow the gap with the leaders in the upcoming rounds.

State of Play
  • Michigan State is in second place, trailing Northwestern by six shots.
  • Three Spartans are among the top-20 overall.
  • The tournament is a three-day, 54-hole event played on a par-70, 7,240-yard course in Ohio.
What's Next

The Spartans will tee off in the second round playing alongside Northwestern and Purdue on Saturday morning.

Bottom Line

Michigan State's strong start at the Big Ten Men’s Golf Championship positions them well for a competitive performance, led by Senior August Meekhof, but they need to close the gap with the leaders to secure the top spot.