Tartans Sit Third After First Round of Hal Hansen Invitational

(CLARION, PA.) – The Carnegie Mellon University men's golf team competed at the Hal Hansen Invitational Sunday afternoon and are currently in third-place following the first 18 holes of the invitational.  The 36-hole event is being held at the par 72 Clarion Oaks Golf Club by Clarion University.  On Sunday, the Tartans fired a 298 leaving them one-stroke back of California (Pa.) and four behind the team leader Mercyhurst.

The Tartans were led by senior Justin Fischler (Avon, Conn.) who carded even-par on Sunday afternoon.  Senior Cameron Low (Los Angeles, Calif./Windward) and sophomore George Qian (Bettendorf, Iowa/Montverde Academy) both entered the clubhouse with a three-over par 75.  Sophomore Jordan Klodowski (Kittanning, Pa.) fired a 76 while newcomer Nikhil Mohan (Bangalore, India/Canadian International School) shot a 78 in his first collegiate round.

Carnegie Mellon had one individual enter the invitational, as sophomore Brad Jennette (Pittsford, N.Y./Sutherland) had a round of 78.

Day two continues Monday, September 8 with tee times starting at 9:00 a.m.

Day 1 Team Results:
1) Mercyhurst (294)
2) California (Pa.) (297)
3) Carnegie Mellon (298)
4) Gannon (299)
5) Millersville (302)
5) West Chester (302)
7) Clarion (304)
8) Point Park (308)
9) Shepherd (319)
10) Glenville (331)
11) Pitt-Johnstown (331)