Furman 15th After Day One Of Duke Golf Classic

Oct. 8, 2006

Durham, N.C. -- Furman's Chris Gilliland posted a 79 followed by an even-par 72 to pace the Paladins on the opening day of the Coca-Cola Duke Golf Classic Sunday at the Duke University Golf Course.

Furman, in 15th after two rounds of the 54-hole tournament, struggled with rounds of 315 and 301. Gilliland's even par effort and sophomore Garland Ferrell's two-over 74 keyed Furman's 14 stroke improvement from round one to round two.

Coastal Carolina holds a four stroke lead entering Monday's final round led by Dustin Johnson's tournament leading seven under par effort. Johnson followed a first round 69 with a second round 68.

Final round action will get underway Monday morning at the 7,105-yard course.

15 Furman University 315 301 616

T49 Chris Gilliland 79 72 151

T56 Garland Ferrell 79 74 153

T70 Robert Jamieson 79 77 156

T73 Matt Hayes 78 79 157

80 Garrett Schneider 85 78 163