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University of North Carolina Athletics
Men's Golf Tied for Fifth at NCAA East Regional
June 21, 1999 | Men's Golf
May 20, 1999
BARRINGTON, R.I. - The University of North Carolina men's golf team stands tied for fifth place with a nine-over-par team total of 293 after the first round of play at the NCAA East Regional. Georgia Tech leads the 23-team field with a total of 283, followed by South Carolina at 286, Clemson at 291 and Mississippi at 292. Duke and Georgia State are tied with UNC at 293. The top 11 teams after three rounds will advance to the NCAA Championships June 2-5.
North Carolina sophomore Rob Simmons is tied for sixth place after shooting an even-par 71. Senior Don Hill fired a two-over-par 73 and is tied for 28th. Junior Max Harris turned in a 74 (T41), while Paul Daniel followed with a 75 (T54). Junior Brad Hyler shot a 77 (T85).
The 54-hole event continues through Saturday and is being played at the Rhode Island Country Club, which features a par 71, 6,794-yard layout.
TEAM STANDINGS (18 HOLES)
1. Georgia Tech 283
2. South Carolina 286
3. Clemson 291
4. Mississippi 292
5. Duke 293
Georgia State 293
North Carolina 293
8. Georgia 294
9. South Alabama 295
10. Richmond 296
11. Florida 297
E. Tennessee State 297
13. Rhode Island 299
Mississippi State 299
15. Maryland 300
Augusta State 300
North Florida 300
Connecticut 300
19. Penn State 302
Seton Hall 302
21. N.C. State 304
James Madison 304
23. Yale 305
TOP INDIVIDUALS (18 HOLES)
1. Bryce Molder (Ga. Tech) 69
Mike Sims (Rhode Island) 69
Matt Krauss (Duke) 69
4. Matt Kuchar (Ga.Tech) 70
Eric Ecker (South Carolina) 70
6. Michael Capone (Wake Forest) 71
Ryuji Imada (Georgia) 71
Sean Vigue (Connecticut) 71
Lucas Glover (Clemson) 71
Troy Muller (Mississippi) 71
Rob Simmons (North Carolina) 71
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