TIFFIN, Ohio – The Tiffin University men's golf team returned to action on Monday as the Dragons hosted the opening day of the Kyle Ryman Memorial at nearby Mohawk Golf & Country Club. Tiffin sits third among 13 teams following 36 holes, while the Dragons' "B" team is tied for eighth.
Liam Harvey led the way for Tiffin, carding back-to-back rounds of 70 (-1) to sit tied for first individually entering Tuesday's final round. Harvey recorded three birdies during his afternoon round, including consecutive birdies on holes seven and eight. Harvey would make the most of the par-5 479 yard eighth hole as he eagled it during his morning session.
Three Dragons are tied for 18th overall at 5-over par after the opening day.
Max Vanoy opened with a 76 before adding a 73 in the second round,
Winston Brown matched Vanoy's total with rounds of 72 and 77, while
Grant Woodruff followed an opening-round 71 with an 78 in the afternoon. Woodruff and Brown each birded four holes each during their opening 18 holes.
Daniel Aitken closed his opening round on a high note, recording a birdie on the lengthy par-5 18th hole before continuing his strong play in the afternoon. The senior carded a 2-over 74 during the second round, highlighted by two additional birdies.
The top performer for the TU "B" squad was
Harrison Brindley, who sits tied for second at 1-under par after opening the tournament with a 71 before carding an even-par 72 during his afternoon round.
The University of Findlay holds the top spot in the team standings after posting rounds of 289 (+1) and 291 (+3) for a two-round total of 580. The Oilers take a narrow lead into Tuesday's final round, with the Dragons remaining within striking distance in third place. Play resumes at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
