WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – In the opening round of the Boilermaker Invitational, Hilltopper Golf counted all 3-over 74's on Friday afternoon. WKU is in ninth as a team overall after posting a 12-over 296 on the day.
On his home course, redshirt sophomore Nic Hofman finished off his round with two birdies to get back to the 3-over score.
The other Hilltoppers contributing to the score was senior Luke Fuller, junior Connery Meyer and sophomore Riley Grindstaff at the par-71, 7,275-yard Ackerman-Allen Golf Course. Grindstaff posted birdies on two of his final four holes.
Fifth-year senior Landon Carner had a 1-under back nine and turned in a 4-over 75 on the day. Four Hilltoppers are all tied at 41st while Carner is just behind them in t-48th.
The field will complete the second and third rounds on Saturday beginning with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. CT.
Results – First Round
T41. Nic Hofman – 74
T41. Luke Fuller – 74
T41. Connery Meyer – 74
T41. Riley Grindstaff – 74
T48. Landon Carner – 75
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