Griffiths fires 67 as Patriots sit 14th at Phoenix Invitational

BURLINGTON, NC – Francis Marion University freshman Matthew Griffiths carded a career-low four-under 67 on Monday (Oct. 12), as the Patriots are 14th in the team standings following the opening day of the Phoenix Invitational Men's Golf Tournament. The 54-hole event is being played at the 6,867-yard, par-71 Alamance Country Club. The final round will be held on Tuesday. Francis Marion registered a 297 score during Monday morning's round and then bettered that score by 17 strokes during the afternoon round for a 36-hole total of 577 (297-280). Host Elon University leads in the team standings by five strokes over...