September 29, 2003

FURMAN GOLFERS IN FOURTH AT ADAMS CUP OF NEWPORT

NEWPORT, Rhode Island -- The Paladin golf team fired 290-302 at the 7,160-yard par 72 Newport Country Club on Monday and is in fifth with a 592 total after two rounds of the Adams Cup of Newport. The University of Minnesota leads the tournament at 578, while Michigan State is second at 585, and Maryland is third at 591.

Senior Matt Davidson (West Windsor, N.J.) shot 73-73 on Monday and is in eighth in the individual standings with a 146 total, while Noble Judy (Nashville, Tenn.) and Shane Birckbichler (Greenville, S.C.) are tied for 15th after shooting 72-76. Freshman Ben Goforth is 24th after carding 73-77, while Buddy Davis (Orlando, Fla.) is 45th after shooting 76-80. Round three of the Adams Cup of Newport is set for Tuesday. Furman Golf 4th Furman 290-302=592 8th Matt Davidson 73-73=146 15th Noble Judy 72-76=148 15th Shane Birckbichler 72-76=148 24th Ben Goforth 73-77=150 45th Buddy Davis 76-80=156