Georgia Tech's golf team sits in fourth place after the first round of the ACC Championship, posting a 1-under-par total of 287. Albert Hansson and Benjamin Reuter led the team, both finishing with 1-under-par rounds. They are among only 20 golfers to break par, trailing the individual leader by five strokes. The Yellow Jackets are 12 strokes behind the top team, Stanford, which leads with a 13-under-par total. With 15 teams in competition, the event will determine eight teams that advance to match play.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Tech carded a team score of 287 (-1).
  • Stanford leads the field with a score of 275 (-13), sitting 10 strokes ahead of second place.
State of Play
  • Round 2 is set to begin on Friday at 8 a.m. CT, with Georgia Tech teeing off at 9:17 a.m. CT.
  • Hansson and Reuter are tied for 14th individually, while Kale Fontenot is tied for 21st with an even-par 72.
  • Georgia Tech has historically performed well at ACC tournaments held in Florida, winning titles previously.
What's Next

As the second round approaches, the Yellow Jackets will need continued strong performances from Hansson and Reuter, potentially closing the gap on the leaders. Progressing beyond stroke play to match play will be crucial for Georgia Tech to pursue their ACC title aspirations.

Bottom Line

Georgia Tech must leverage its depth and talent in the next rounds to improve its standings and secure a spot in match play, aiming for their 20th ACC title in a competitive field.