RESULTS

SAPPHIRE, N.C. — High Point University men's golf had an impressive first round at the JT Poston Invitational, shooting the third-lowest round in program history en route to a seventh-place, 1-under finish Tuesday afternoon.

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Site: Sapphire, N.C.
Course: Country Club of Sapphire Valley
Par/Yardage: 72/7007

HPU Top Finisher: Gregor Meyer (T6) — 68, 68, 72 (208) -5
HPU Team Finish: 7 of 16 teams — 277, 283, 291 (851) -1

HPU Head Coach Todd Eckstein: "I am very proud of the guys for getting us in a position to win with about six holes left today. Gregor and Jay both had great tournaments individually to help get us there. Our team hasn't been in that position in a while, and I am confident that we will draw on this experience when we have another chance to win later this season."

Panther Placement:
T6, Gregor Meyer (-5)
T20, Jay Smith (-2)
T39, Miller Carr (+3)
T54, Grady Newton (+5)
T75, Burch Harrison (+9)

HPU saw a fantastic start to the tournament, shooting the program's third-lowest round of 277. This accomplishment was led by senior Grady Newton, who shot an impressive collegiate low of 4-under 67 in the first round. High Point finished the JT Poston tournament seventh out of 16 teams. 

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Gregor Meyer was the top finisher for HPU placing tied for sixth overall. The senior stayed consistent the first day, shooting 68 in the first two rounds. The next day, Meyer shot a 72 to land at a total of 208. 

Freshman Jay Smith was next on the board for the Panthers. Smith was a consistent shooter throughout the tournament, shooting 70s the first two rounds, before landing a 71 in the third. Smith placed T20 with a 211 total. 

Miller Carr, another HPU freshman, landed the third-best score for High Point. Carr scored a total of 216, landing him a T39 finish. His best round was the second, where he scored a 2-under par. 

Newton and sophomore Burch Harrison finished T54 and T75, respectively. Newton finished 5-over for a total of 218. Harrison's score steadily climbed throughout the tournament, as he shot a 73 and 74 the first day, before coming back to shoot a 75 in the final round, giving him a total of 222.  

Up Next: The Panthers head to their third tournament in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Oct. 16-17 hosted by Xavier University.