MELBOURNE, Fla. - The Nova Southeastern men's golf team dramatically improved its team performance, finding its stride in round two of the Panther Invitational from the Duran Golf Club in Melbourne, Fla. The Sharks currently sit in sixth place overall after climbing two spots following their collective three-over par performance Monday. Javier Calles and Mike Hay both made made significant moves up the leaderboard, firing a pair of (-1) 71s.
INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT
Standings: 6th of 15 Teams
Location: Duran Golf Club | Melbourne, Fla.
Par/Yardage: 72/7051
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After a tough start to the tournament, where NSU posted an opening round of 22-over par, Calles and Hay led the way for the Sharks as they trimmed 19 strokes off Sunday's score.
- NSU (+3) finished the afternoon tied for the third-lowest score of the day, trailing only Eastern Florida State (+2) and Barry (-1).
- Barry currently holds a 16-shot lead over second-place Eastern Florida State at one-under par for the tournament.
- Hay birdied two of the first three holes on the front nine and followed by recording birdies on both 10 and 11, to finish the day with a 71. He is currently tie for seventh overall.
- Calles also ended the second round under par, birdieing three on the front nine and two on the back, to close the day tied for 11th.
- Daniel Celestino (T-35th) shot an even-par 72 for the afternoon, including a two-under effort on the front nine.
- Josep Serra and Joseba Torres find themselves tied for 62nd and tied for 70th, respectively.
- Competing as an individual, Jamie Markiwick owns sole possession of 37th at nine-over par for the tournament.
UP NEXT
Grouped with Lynn and South Carolina-Beaufort, NSU will tee off the final round of Florida Tech's Panther Invitational Tuesday morning at 8 a.m. For coverage, visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com or follow the Sharks on Instagram and Twitter at @NSU_MGolf.
