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Sophomore Alejandro Tosti was one of two Gators to post a 2-under 70 on Monday.
Florida Opens NCAA Regional Championship in Tie for Lead
Monday, May 16, 2016 | Men's Golf
KOHLER, Wis. – The University of Florida men's golf team carded a 5-under 283 on Monday to tie Idaho for the lead at the NCAA Kohler Regional Championship. Four Gators wrapped up the opening day in the top 20, with two sitting only one stroke back of the individual leaders.
Sophomore Alejandro Tosti and junior Ryan Orr both shot -2 (70) on Monday to tie for fifth and finish the round one shot shy of individual leaders Hank Lebioda (Florida State), Grant Smith (South Dakota State), Ryan Porch (Idaho) and Daniel Smith (Idaho). Freshman Jorge Garcia posted a 1-under 70 to tie for 11th, while freshman Sam Horsfield recorded an even-par 72 to tie for 16th.
Tosti, Orr and Garcia all collected eagles at the Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course, with Garcia and Orr picking theirs up on the par-5 seventh hole and Tosti recording his on the par-5 11th hole.
The Gators return to the course for Round 2 action on Tuesday. Tee times begin at 8:20 a.m. CT, with the Gator lineup beginning to tee off at 9:15 a.m. CT. The five teams at the top of the leaderboard following Wednesday's third round will advance to the NCAA Championship, as will the top individual on a non-advancing team.
The Orange and Blue Crew: Florida Scores After Round 1
T5. Ryan Orr -2 (70)
T5. Alejandro Tosti -2 (70)
T11. Jorge Garcia -1 (71)
T16. Sam Horsfield E (72)
T55. Gordon Neale +3 (75)
Tournament Field Results: Team Standings After Round 1
T1. FLORIDA -5 (283)
T1. Idaho -5 (283)
3. Florida State -4 (284)
4. Kent State E (288)
5. Illinois +1 (289)
6. South Dakota State +2 (290)
T7. Arkansas +4 (292)
T7. Baylor +4 (292)
T9. Penn State +6 (294)
T9. UCLA +6 (294)
11. East Tennessee State +7 (295)
12. Campbell +9 (297)
13. Memphis +10 (298)
Head Coach JC Deacon
On Round 1:
"I thought we were really prepared to play. The guys have been awesome to be around, and their preparation since we got to Wisconsin showed here on our front nine. We had all five guys playing pretty nicely at one point today. We let a few slip away coming down the stretch, but overall it was a nice start."
On Round 2:
"I think the guys are pretty hungry to get back out there and get going again. They let a few slip away today at the end. They want to get back out there and get after it, so I'm excited to watch them tomorrow and to continue to work on the patience and discipline that we've been working on all year."
Follow the Gators: Live scoring will be available on GolfStat.com. A complete recap with full results will be posted on FloridaGators.com following the day's play.
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Sophomore Alejandro Tosti and junior Ryan Orr both shot -2 (70) on Monday to tie for fifth and finish the round one shot shy of individual leaders Hank Lebioda (Florida State), Grant Smith (South Dakota State), Ryan Porch (Idaho) and Daniel Smith (Idaho). Freshman Jorge Garcia posted a 1-under 70 to tie for 11th, while freshman Sam Horsfield recorded an even-par 72 to tie for 16th.
Tosti, Orr and Garcia all collected eagles at the Blackwolf Run Meadow Valleys Course, with Garcia and Orr picking theirs up on the par-5 seventh hole and Tosti recording his on the par-5 11th hole.
The Gators return to the course for Round 2 action on Tuesday. Tee times begin at 8:20 a.m. CT, with the Gator lineup beginning to tee off at 9:15 a.m. CT. The five teams at the top of the leaderboard following Wednesday's third round will advance to the NCAA Championship, as will the top individual on a non-advancing team.
The Orange and Blue Crew: Florida Scores After Round 1
T5. Ryan Orr -2 (70)
T5. Alejandro Tosti -2 (70)
T11. Jorge Garcia -1 (71)
T16. Sam Horsfield E (72)
T55. Gordon Neale +3 (75)
Tournament Field Results: Team Standings After Round 1
T1. FLORIDA -5 (283)
T1. Idaho -5 (283)
3. Florida State -4 (284)
4. Kent State E (288)
5. Illinois +1 (289)
6. South Dakota State +2 (290)
T7. Arkansas +4 (292)
T7. Baylor +4 (292)
T9. Penn State +6 (294)
T9. UCLA +6 (294)
11. East Tennessee State +7 (295)
12. Campbell +9 (297)
13. Memphis +10 (298)
Head Coach JC Deacon
On Round 1:
"I thought we were really prepared to play. The guys have been awesome to be around, and their preparation since we got to Wisconsin showed here on our front nine. We had all five guys playing pretty nicely at one point today. We let a few slip away coming down the stretch, but overall it was a nice start."
On Round 2:
"I think the guys are pretty hungry to get back out there and get going again. They let a few slip away today at the end. They want to get back out there and get after it, so I'm excited to watch them tomorrow and to continue to work on the patience and discipline that we've been working on all year."
Follow the Gators: Live scoring will be available on GolfStat.com. A complete recap with full results will be posted on FloridaGators.com following the day's play.
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