Oct. 26, 2009

2nd Round Results

Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Furman golfers carded six rounds of par or better over the opening two rounds to grab a share of sixth place after 36 holes at the Aldila Scenic City Invitational at the par-72 Council Fire Golf Club in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Monday.

Sophomore Matt Broome (70-70-140) led the way for the Paladins shooting back-to-back rounds of two-under par 70 to hold a share of ninth place while teammate Daniel Bowden (72-72=144) shot even par over the opening two rounds. Broome trails tournament leader Olafur Loftsson (68-67=135) of Charlotte by five strokes through 36 holes. Austin Reeves (73-72=145) shot one-over par for the Paladins while Furman’s Jack Ulrich fired a second round 70 playing as an individual.

The host Chattanooga Mocs (284-280=564) used an eight-under 280 in round two to share the tournament lead with Wichita State (285-279=564). Southern Miss is in third place with Charlotte in fourth place and Middle Tennessee State in fifth place after Monday’s play. Furman and Missouri State are tied for sixth just 13 strokes behind Chattanooga.

Final round play will begin with a shotgun start on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

T6 Furman 289 286 575

T9 Matt Broome 70 70 140

T21 Daniel Bowden 72 72 144

T24 Austin Reeves 73 72 145

T30 Garland Ferrell 74 72 146

T75 Anthony Aloi 78 77 155

T36 Jack Ulrich* 77 70 147

* - playing as an individual