Huskies Sit Fifth After Opening Round Of Warrior Invitational

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Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational

Huskies Sit Fifth After Opening Round Of Warrior Invitational

October 29, 2017 | Men's Golf

Round 1 Results (PDF)

PRINCEVILLE, Hawaii --- Noah Woolsey shot a 6-under 66 and Henry Lee finished a shot behind to lead Washington through the first round of the Warrior Princeville Makai Invitational on Sunday afternoon.

Woolsey, the freshman playing from the No. 4 spot, had an impressive first round, posting seven birdies to just one bogey to card a 66 and tie for fifth in medalist play, just a shot back of the leaders. He recorded five birdies over a seven-hole stretch midway through the round to post his low round of his young collegiate career.

Riding Woolsey's low score, Washington finished tied for fifth in the 20-team field with an 8-under 280. It was the Huskies' second-best round of the season behind a 279 shot in the final round in their last competition: The Alister MacKenzie. Washington is one shot out of fourth place and 14 shots behind the leader Louisville.

Lee had a solid start as well, posting a five-under 67 in the opening round and is 10th overall just two shots back. Lee went three under on the front nine, then recovered from his lone bogey with a pair of birdies including a four on the par-5 18th to close out the round. He also posted the lowest round of his season.

"Really proud and pleased with the guys today," said Coach Alan Murray. "Noah and Henry played really superb rounds in different ways. Henry said he didn't necessarily play his best but scrambled well and hit good shots at the right times. Noah played extremely well and scored according to how he played."

Frank Garber posted an even-par 72, recovering well from a rough front nine which saw him post a double and triple bogey. However, he managed six birdies the rest of the way and finished one under on the back nine to pull back to even.

Shamu Bodhidatta also played better over the second half of his round to finish at 3-over par 75. He was 4-over through his first 10 holes, but was able to drop a stroke thanks to three birdies to two bogeys the rest of the way.

Jan Schneider wrapped up the starting five with a 4-over 76 while Jordan Lu (4-over 76) and newcomer William Mansfield (6-over 78) competed as individuals.

"Frank had some ups and downs and apart from a couple of bad holes made a lot of birdies," said Murray. "Shamu battled back well after a slow start and ended up counting for us. Jan played better than he scored and just didn't take advatage of his opportunites. Jordan and William were just a little off today but can feel good about things after some good work after the round. We look forward to improving on today's round tomorrow."

Washington played well despite competing without its top player Carl Yuan, who just placed third at the 2017 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championships in New Zealand.

The competition resumes on Monday with the Huskies teeing off at 8:00 a.m. with Sam Houston State, Wake Forest and Ole Miss.