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Daniel Hooker (WCU)

Men's Golf Tom Riordan

Sparks Continues Strong Play, Tied For Ninth

OPELIKA, Ala. – UNCW junior Patrick Sparks is tied for ninth overall at three-under-par after the opening round of the Tiger Invitational by Jason Dufner on Sunday at the Grand National Course.

The Seahawks are tied for 14th overall in the 18-team field.

Southern Mississippi carded a 15-under-par 273 for the first 18 holes and holds a three-stroke lead over seventh-ranked Auburn.

There is a three-way tie for the lead between Paul Conroy (Chattanooga), Brendan Valdes (Auburn) and Robbie Latter (Southern Miss) at five-under.

Sparks opened the round on the back nine and was one under at the turn. He fashioned birdies on the second and seventh holes to finish three-under and enter Monday two strokes off the lead.

The second round tees off Monday at 9 a.m. EST with the Seahawks being paired with North Alabama and Georgia State.

UNCW Lineup
T9. Patrick Sparks 69
T44. Walker Isley 73
T44. Sander Akeren 73
T79. Rune Bokeid 78
T79. Gray Mitchum 78
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Players Mentioned

Sander Akeren

Sander Akeren

5' 10"
Sophomore
Walker Isley

Walker Isley

6' 1"
Sophomore
Patrick Sparks

Patrick Sparks

6' 3"
Sophomore
Gray Mitchum

Gray Mitchum

5' 11"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Sander Akeren

Sander Akeren

5' 10"
Sophomore
Walker Isley

Walker Isley

6' 1"
Sophomore
Patrick Sparks

Patrick Sparks

6' 3"
Sophomore
Gray Mitchum

Gray Mitchum

5' 11"
Freshman