Despite freshman Jordan Lee’s hot start on Saturday with a first round of 71, the Lions closed out the Joe Agee Invitational in Williamsburg, Va., this Sunday in eighth place, three strokes behind the University of Delaware.
The first day of competition began solidly for the Lions, with Lee’s strong outing and senior Clark Granum’s 75 good enough for 18th place at the day’s end. Granum totaled four birdies in his first round, tying for fifth-most of any competitor. Freshman Andrew Kim, sophomore Michael Yiu, and senior Justin Lee ended Saturday in 30th, 40th, and 49th place, respectively.
Though the Lions dropped three spots in the overall standings between Saturday and Sunday, they reduced their team card by four strokes, shooting a combined 298 on the second day. Jordan Lee finished in a tie for seventh place, and every other golfer on the team reduced or equaled his score from Saturday, contributing to the improved total.
The Monarchs of Old Dominion came in first with a final round tally of 284.
While the Lions ended the tournament two places lower than in 2009, this year’s field had two additional entrants, making the team’s finish more impressive. Jordan Lee’s play continued to be outstanding, solidifying him as a player to watch in the coming months.
Next weekend, the Lions will travel to Westerly, R.I., to finish their fall season at the Northeast Invitational.
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