Michigan 12th after First Day of NCAA Franklin Regional

Monday, May 16

Franklin, Tenn.

8:00 AM CT

Michigan

NCAA Franklin Regional

Michigan 12th after First Day of NCAA Franklin Regional

5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf

Photo Gallery

May 16, 2016

Men's Golf
Kyle Mueller

» Michigan posted a 303 opening-round total and is 12th after the first day of the NCAA Franklin Regional.
» Kyle Mueller led U-M with a first-round 73 (+1) and is tied for 32nd.
» Michigan will be paired with Georgetown and Pepperdine for the second round. The trio will tee off at 8:55 a.m. CDT off the 10th tee.
» This year's NCAA regional selection marks U-M's 39th NCAA postseason appearance and the program's ninth team regional since the format changed to regional play in 1989.

• Photo Gallery | Regional Central

Site: Franklin, Tenn.
Course: Vanderbilt Legends Club (par 72, 7,190 yards)
Tournament: NCAA Franklin Regional (Day 1 of 3)
U-M Team Standing: 12th Place of 13 Teams (303) after Day 1
Top U-M Individual: Kyle Mueller, tie-32nd (73, +1)
Next U-M Round: Tue-Wed., May 17-18 -- at NCAA Franklin Regional (Franklin, Tenn.), 8:55 a.m. CDT (10th tee)

FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Led by an opening one-over 73 from sophomore Kyle Mueller, the University of Michigan men's golf team opened play at the NCAA Franklin Regional today (Monday, May 16) with a 303, putting the squad 12th after the first day of play at Vanderbilt's Legends Club.

"Today obviously wasn't sharp at all for us," said U-M head coach Chris Whitten. "We didn't hit the tee shots we needed to take advantage of the par-five holes, and our putting speed was never quite right. We have an uphill climb, but the guys know they are capable of coming back. We will be ready tomorrow."

Starting their 39th NCAA postseason appearance, the Wolverines played alongside Kennesaw State and Pepperdine. Mueller made his turn at even par after a birdie (No. 7) and a bogey (No. 9). With his second birdie on the 10th, he was one under, before two bogeys on his final two holes pushed him to one over, placing him in a tie for 32nd.

Junior Tom Swanson highlighted the day with an eagle on the par-5 seventh hole. After punching his drive just off the fairway, he used his 4-iron from 250 away and knocked it within five feet of the pin. He drained the putt, giving him the eagle. He finished the day at three-over 75, putting him tied for 46th. Using back-to-back closing birdies, classmate Reed Hrynewich posted a 77 and is tied for 60th.

Rounding out the Wolverine starters were senior Chris O'Neill and freshman Nick Carlson, who are tied for 68th after firing rounds of 78.

From each regional, the top five teams and top low individual not on a qualifying team will advance to the NCAA Finals, to be held Friday through Wednesday, May 27-June 1, at Eugene Country Club in Eugene, Oregon.

Team Standings (After Day 1 of 3)

 1. Texas            268 (-20) 2. East Carolina    279 3. Washington       283    Kennesaw State   283 5. Vanderbilt       285    Virginia         285 7. LSU              288 8. Houston          293    UT-Martin        29310. Georgetown       29511. Pepperdine       29612. MICHIGAN         30313. Troy             305

Top Individuals

 1. Doug Ghim, Texas                  64 (-8) 2. Michael Perras, Houston           65    Carl Yuan, Washington             65    Taylor Funk, Texas                65 5. Patrick Cover, UNCW               67* 6. Jimmy Stanger, Virginia           68    Wesley Conover, East Carolina     68 8. Chris Guglielmo, Kennesaw State   69    Hunter Richardson, UT-Martin      69    Timothy Conover, East Carolina    69    Al Dickens, East Carolina         69    Scottie Scheffler, Texas          69    Luis Gagne, LSU                   69    Ryan Cole, James Madison          69*

Michigan Individuals

T32. Kyle Mueller     73T46. Tom Swanson      75T60. Reed Hrynewich   77T68. Chris O'Neill    78T68. Nick Carlson     78 * playing as individual

Communications Contact: Tom Wywrot

Hwang's Career-Best Effort Helps Wolverines Close Fall 11th at Moraine Intercollegiate

Tuesday, October 14

Hwang Paces Wolverines on Opening Day at Moraine Intercollegiate

Monday, October 13

Wolverines to Close Fall at Moraine Intercollegiate

Saturday, October 11

Arone Ties for 12th, Leads Wolverines as Rains Wash Out Cullen Brown Collegiate

Tuesday, October 07

Next Event

NCAA Franklin Regional

May 17 (Tue)

8:55 AM CT

Recap

Full Schedule

Tuesday, October 14

Hwang Paces Wolverines on Opening Day at Moraine Intercollegiate

Monday, October 13

Wolverines to Close Fall at Moraine Intercollegiate

Saturday, October 11

Arone Ties for 12th, Leads Wolverines as Rains Wash Out Cullen Brown Collegiate

Tuesday, October 07

Saturday, October 18

Steady Thomson Excited for Individual NCAA Regional Appearance

Friday, May 10

Men's Golfer Sullivan Wins Michigan Amateur Title

Tuesday, June 29

Short-Game Area Renovation Adds New Dimension to Golf Program's Practice Facility

Thursday, October 01

Michigan 12th after First Day of NCAA Franklin Regional

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Nick Carlson

Reed Hrynewich

Kyle Mueller

Chris O'Neill

Tom Swanson

Players Mentioned

Nick Carlson

Reed Hrynewich

Kyle Mueller

Chris O'Neill

Tom Swanson

University of Michigan Athletics

Michigan 12th after First Day of NCAA Franklin Regional

Related News

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Nick Carlson

Reed Hrynewich

Kyle Mueller

Chris O'Neill

Tom Swanson

Related News

Players Mentioned

Nick Carlson

Reed Hrynewich

Kyle Mueller

Chris O'Neill

Tom Swanson

Related Videos