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University of North Carolina Athletics
Tar Heels In Twelfth Place After First Round Of Carpet Capital Classic
October 1, 1999 | Men's Golf
Oct. 1, 1999
DALTON, Ga. - Senior Max Harris and Junior Rob Simmons posted 73's to lead North Carolina in today's first round of the 1999 Carpet Capital Classic.
In team competition, North Carolina finished 12th out of 15 teams. The Tar Heels shot an opening round of 296, 17 shots behind tournament host and first round leader Georgia Tech. Four ACC rivals placed in the top five. Clemson placed second followed by Wake Forest, Florida and North Carolina State.
In individual play, Tar Heels Paul Daniel and Jay Degenhart followed Harris and Simmons with three-over 75's. Ned Murchinson shot a nine-over 81.
The second round of the tournament will continue Saturday. The event is being held at the Farm, a par 72 course with 6,906 total yardage.
TEAM STANDINGS (18 HOLES)
1. Georgia Tech 279 2. Clemson 282 3. Wake Forest 286 4. Florida 287 5. N.C. State 287 6. Houston 289 7. UCLA 289 8. Auburn 290 9. Virginia 290 10. Georgia 292 11. South Carolina 293 12. North Carolina 296 13. Tennessee 297 14. East Tennessee State 300 15. Mississippi State 300
CAROLINA'S INDIVIDUALS
Max Harris 73 Rob Simmons 73 Jay Degenhart 75 Paul Daniel 75 Ned Murchison 81
Note: Individual placements were not available.
