Sept. 19, 1999
EVANSTON, Ill. - After the first round of play, Northwestern men?s golf team is tied for second place with the University of Georgia. The two schools shot three-under 285?s. Clemson University is leading with a total score of 279, nine under par.
Leading the individual scoring for the Wildcats is junior, Luke Donald with a four under 68. Freshman, Scott Harrington, shot a two-under par opening round 70, in his first collegiate golfing event. Senior, Jess Daley shot a one-under par 71 to put him in a tie for 11th.
The 1999 Ping/Golfweek NCAA Preview Invitational is a three-round tournament being played at Lake Course Grand National in Opelika, Ala. The par 72, 6,985 yard course is hosting the annual event with 13 of the top 15 ranked teams participating.