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Sharpe Leads Gophers Through Day One of Gopher Invitational

9/8/2024 9:30:00 PM | Men's Golf

INDEPENDENCE, MINN. - Minnesota junior Cormac Sharpe concluded the first 36 holes tied for the top individual spot at the Gopher Invitational on Sunday with a score of 139 (-3). 

The host-Gophers sit in second-place overall with a score of 4-over par. A four-over first round of 288 put the Maroon and Gold down early, but the team bounced back in round two with an even-par round of 284 to maintain in second place after day one. 

Big-Ten rival Iowa leads the tournament by one shot (286-285–571). 

Notable: 
Sharpe nabbed eight birdies through his first 36 holes, playing holes six and eighteen at 4-under par to elevate him into a tie for the top individual spot (70-69). 

Fellow junior Eduardo Galdos finished his first 36 holes tied for 11th-place. Galdos showed his resilience throughout the day after carding a first round of 73 and quickly bouncing back in round two with a 1-under 71. 

Senior Bennett Swavely capped off his day tied for 20th overall with a score of 3-over par (71-74). 

Making their debuts in the Maroon and Gold, freshman Chun-Ta Wu finished the day tied for 37th (74-74), with fellow freshman Jack Crousore concluded his day tied for 40th (77-72). 

Competing as an individual, junior Mason Roloff carded 10 birdies in his first day of the Gopher Invitational. He is tied with Swavely for 20th-place after the first 36 holes. 

Also competing as an individual, junior Jack Wetzel finished his day at 9-over par and tied for 51st (73-78). 

Making his debut as a Gopher, freshman Ryan Stendahl ended the first day of competition tied for 71st (77-79), while sophomore Kyler Schwamb finished two shots back of Stendahl, tied for 74th (79-79). 

Up Next: 
The final round of the Gopher Invitational will begin at 7:15 am CT.
Crousore Bunker Shot: 2025 B1Gs
Monday, April 28
Galdos Hole-in-One: 2025 B1Gs
Friday, April 25
Gopher Golf Facilities
Sunday, August 18
Cinematic Recap: Gopher Invitational
Monday, September 18