The Titans shot a 4-over 292 in the first round
Talented Titans: EFSC’s Men’s Golf Team Earns Second Place After Opening Wave
On a fog‑covered morning at Suntree Country Club, the Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) men’s golf squad rolled up a respectable 4‑over 292 in the first round of the Titan Winter Invitational, snapping in just a heartbeat behind the tournament leaders. The Titans fired themselves to second place, two strokes shy of Mississippi Gulf Coast’s 2‑under 286 finish. Even though the weather slowed play, the Titans’ grit (and maybe a bit of extra caffeine) kept them in the mix.
Key Players & Shot Breakdown
- Daniel Byers – 69 (4 birdies, 1 bogey on 18th) – tied for the runner‑up spot individually.
- Micke Laurelli – 73 (birdies on 2, 3, 4) – back‑nine chaos with four bogeys.
- Masen McKain & Hugo Griesheimer – both 75 (3‑over).
- Jamie Chepenik – 84.
Standout Showdowns
While the Titans churned out the group’s Best Round of the Day by Connor Williams of Southeastern at 6‑under (seven birdies, just one bogey), EFSC’s own John Mark Mills (Mississippi Gulf Coast) added a solid 3‑under, keeping the team edges tight. East Florida players also registered a mixed bag:
- Horace Pennix – even par.
- Adam Ward – 81.
- Andrew Bell – 85.
Next Stage & Impending Teasing
With the Saturday night first round behind them, the Titans are on a hinge — they need to beat the front‑loaded 5‑over performance of Southeastern and navigate a final showdown against New Mexico J.C. that came within a single stroke. The final round will set the day’s tone at Suntree, and the Titans are poised to either clinch a podium spot or at least keep the comedic drama alive.
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