Men’s Golf in Fourth after Day 1 of Dayton Flyer Invitational

DAYTON, Ohio - The Ball State men's golf team completed its first day at the Dayton Flyer Invitational with the Cardinals being led by freshman, Luke Johnston, who helped BSU finish the day in fourth place out of the 12-teams.

The Cardinals sit atop the three Mid-American Conference teams competing at the tournament leading Toledo by a shot and up eleven strokes on Ohio.

Johnston had another standout 36-hole performance after shooting four under par 67 in the second round that included an eagle and four birdies. Johnston's strong second round puts him in fifth place overall out of 82 golfers.

Finishing the day behind Johnston was fellow freshmen, Samuel Harris, who completed the day at four over par, that included a second round 71. Harris currently sits in 21st place.

In total, the Cardinals turned in 24 birdies and led the field in par 5 scoring on the par 71, 7004-yard South Course at the NCR Country Club.

Ball State will tee off for the third and final round beginning at 8:45 am ET tomorrow morning, paired with the leaders.

Ball State Men's Golf Results Day One Dayton Invite
5th - Luke Johnston: -4 (34+33=67)
21st - Samuel Harris: E (34+37=71)
T30 - Cameron Young: +6 (35+33=73)
T45 - Avery Mahoney: +8 (38+36=74)
T45 - Carter Smith: +8 (39+35=74)

Individuals
T30 - Brody Sorrell: +6 (36+37=73)
T75 -  Happy Gilmore: +17 (38+40=78)
64  -  Aidan Gutierrez: +13 (40+40=80)
T75 -  Gavin Hare: +17 (43+39=82)

Men’s Golf in Fourth after Day 1 of Dayton Flyer Invitational

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Players Mentioned

Happy Gilmore

Aidan Gutierrez

Gavin Hare

Samuel Harris

Luke Johnston

Avery Mahoney

Carter Smith

Brody Sorrell

Cameron Young