Eatonton, Ga. – Georgia State sophomore Will Chambless shot an opening round 1-under 71 to lead the Panthers following the first round of the Linger Longer Invitational at Great Waters at Reynolds Plantation.
Chambless' unique round did not include a birdie but did include an eagle and just one bogey as he stands tied for 14th with two rounds to play.
The Panthers shot an opening round 11-over 299 and stand in 14th place entering the second round on Saturday. No. 40 Georgia Tech shot a 5-under 283 on Friday to lead the 16-team field.
Georgia State is making its first appearance in the event since 2015 and has finished as high as second back in 2007.
Top 5 Teams
1. No. 40 Georgia Tech: -5
2. Charlotte: -3
t3. Florida Gulf Coast: -1
t3. High Point: -1
t. Memphis: +1
Top 5 Individuals
1. Connor McKay (Middle Tennessee): -6
t2. James Swash (Louisiana Tech): -4
t2. Wei Wei Gao (Virginia): -4
t4. Noah Norton (Georgia Tech): -3
t4. John Gough (Charlotte): -3
t4. Christian Castillo (High Point): -3
t4. Tom Roed Karlsen (North Alabama): -3
t4. Borja Martin (Memphis): -3
Georgia State Results
t14. Will Chambless: -1 (71)
t43. Josh Edgar: +3 (75)
t57. Maxence Mugnier: +4 (76)
t64. Ashton Poole: +5 (77)
t70. Elliot Anger: +6 (78)
Times A-Changing:Â Tee Times off Holes Nos. 1 and 10 at 8:30 a.m. each day. Clocks will move ahead Saturday night.
How to Follow: Live scoring will be provided via GolfStat.com while updates are posted on Twitter at @GaStateGolf.
Field: Hosts Mercer and Kennesaw State, Augusta, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Florida Gulf Coast, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, High Point, Louisiana Tech, Memphis, Middle Tennessee, North Alabama, Toledo, Troy, and Virginia.
Next Up: Tar Heel Invitational; March 27-29; UNC Finley Golf Course; Chapel Hill, N.C.
