BLUE SPRINGS, MO– The University of Sioux Falls Men's Golf team leaves the course on day 1 in great position as they sit just 4 strokes out of second behind Austin Boomsma's career day.
 
The Cougars were led by a surprise name in the first round as Austin Boomsma shot a career best even-72 complete with 4 birdies and 10 pars to finish day 1 in the top-5. As a team the Cougars shot 16 over 304 which landed them in 5th place after day one. They trail Minnesota State who is tied for 2nd by just 4 strokes.

USF Stats:
Mason Weeks – t21st, +5, 77, Round 1: 1 birdie & 12 pars
Gavin Metz – t14th, +4, 76, Round 1: 2 birdies & 11 pars
Jimmy Clark – t27th, +7, 79, Round 1: 1 birdie & 9 pars
Cole Harste – 48th, +13, 85 , Round 1: 1 birdie & 8 pars
Austin Boomsma – 4th, E, 72, Round 1: 4 birdies & 10 pars

Team Standings:
Bemidji State / +8 / 296
Winona State, Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota State / +12 / 300

Top Player Standings:
Kurt Lambert - CSP / -2 / 70
Jack Klimek - MSU / -1 / 71
Gabe Goodman - Winona State / -1 / 71