NCAA men’s golf: Host Georgia leads Athens Regional

Georgia, the No. 12 team in the Golfweek/Sagarin collegiate men’s golf rankings and the No. 3 seed in the Athens Regional, shot even par on Monday and holds the lead after Day 1.

Vanderbilt is +2 and in second. Duke (+5), Tennessee (+6) and Memphis (+8) round out the top five at the University of Georgia Golf Course.

The top five teams after 54 holes advance to the NCAA Championship, held May 24-29 in Fayetteville, Ark.

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Georgia opened the NCAA Athens Regional in first place on Monday with an even-par 284. The Bulldogs will kick off round two at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Free parking and free admission at the UGA Golf Course! pic.twitter.com/okPiuP5KIu

— Georgia Golf (@UGAGolf) May 13, 2019

Memphis’ Brad Bawden, No. 148 in the Golfweek/Sagarin men’s golf rankings, had the best round on Monday, posting a 3-under 68. He leads by one over Will Gordon of Vanderbilt, Spencer Ralston and Davis Thompson, both of Georgia. … Monday’s tee times were pushed back three hours due to recent heavy rain. Tuesday’s golf is expected to start on time.