ELK RIVER, Minn. – The Carleton College men's golf team is in 12th place at the end of round one at the Twin Cities Classic.
The Knights' team score was a total of 309 (+21) after day one of the three-day tournament hosted by Gustavus Adolphus. Saint John's University shot even par (288) and holds a two-shot lead over Bethel University (+2, 290).
Sam Higaki paced Carleton on Saturday with a round of even par (72) and is tied for 8th place overall. Starting on the back nine, Higaki was two-over par at the halfway point. The senior went on to birdie three of the next five holes and battle back to finish even on the day.
Justin Rodriguez played his first fourteen holes at even-par and
concluded the day in a tie for 17th place. He posted a round one score of 74 (+2).
Dillon Croco carded an eight-over par round that included two birdies. He is in a tie for 66th place among the field of 90 golfers.
Gareth Birney rounded out the scoring for the Knights, turning in a score of 83 (+11).
Carleton had three golfers competing as individuals in the field.
Yuto Nohdomi had a day that included five birdies on his way to a round of 76 (+4).
Austin Mak was close behind with a score of 77 (+5), and
Matt Kang rounded out the group with a 79 (+7).
Up Next for the Knights
Carleton will continue the tournament on Sunday at Le Sueur Country Club, for the second round of the Twin Cities Classic at 10 a.m.
