November 2, 2002

Paladin Golfers Shoot 303 at Landfall Tradition

Wilmington, North Carolina-- The Furman Paladin golf team shot a first round 303 at the Landfall Tradition Men's Golf Championships in Wilmington, N.C., Friday afternoon to claim ninth place.

Junior Buddy Davis led the Paladins with a three over-par 75, while three of Davis' teammates carded a first round 76.

Peter Karmis of Purdue grabbed the individual lead after the first round with a four under-par 68, but the defending national champions from Minnesota staked themselves to the team lead by firing a 283. The Golden Gophers hold a six stroke edge on second place UNC Wilmington.

Second round action begins with a shotgun start Saturday morning with the final round slated for Sunday.

9 Furman University 303
T 29 Buddy Davis 40- 35 75
T 35 Noble Judy 39- 37 76
T 35 Jay McKnight 38- 38 76
T 35 Shane Birckbichler 36- 40 76
T 59 T.J. Blandford 41- 42 83