AWENDAW, S.C. –– The New Mexico men’s golf team continued play at the Hootie at Bulls Bay on Monday with the second round at the Bulls Bay Golf Club. The Lobos shot 10-under during the second round to finish the day tied for 11th place at 8-under.
Host South Carolina is the 36-hole leader at 30-under, followed by a three-way for second at 20-under with NC State, Missouri and Ole Miss. East Tennessee State is fifth at 15-under.
“We were much better today,” said head coach Glen Millican. “It was a great round by Sam, a really nice job by Matthew, along with two solid rounds from Brandon and Carson. We made a little move up the leaderboard and have a chance to pick up some more tomorrow.”
Sam Choi led the Lobos on Monday with a 7-under 65 to climb to T-2nd on the individual leaderboard at 9-under, one shot off the lead. Matthew Watkins shot a 3-under 69 in the second round and is 2-under for the tournament. Carson Herron remained 4-under for the tournament after shooting an even par 72 in the second round. Brandon Shong also shot 72 on Monday, while Bastien Amat shot 76. Connor Adams also shot 76 on Monday while playing as an individual.
The Hootie at Bulls Bay will conclude Tuesday in South Carolina.