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KRETZ, JACKS COMPLETE DAY 1 AT BADGER INVITE
9/29/2024 6:06:00 PM | Men's Golf
MADISON, Wis. — South Dakota State senior Ty Kretz fired a 3-under-par 69 to lead the Jackrabbits through the opening round of the Badger Invitational, hosted by Wisconsin, at University Ridge Golf Course on Sunday.Â
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Kretz's 69 carded Sunday placed him in a crowded field of individuals through 18 holes. Felix Krammer of Northern Illinois fired a blistering 8-under 64 to lead the pack, while Wisconsin's William Harnet shot a 6-under 66 to sit in second place. Kretz, a Wisconsin native, has been the Jackrabbits' top finisher in their opening two tournaments of the fall.Â
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The Jacks currently sit ninth overall among 16 teams at the Badger Invitational. SDSU recorded a 6-over 294 through the first 18 holes of action.Â
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Tyler Seeling is among the top 30 individuals after he carded a 1-over 73. Jake Olson shot a 3-over 75 and Bryson Mercier fired a 5-over 77 to round out the Jackrabbit scoring on the day. Blake Schaper completed his first round with a 79.Â
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Wisconsin is atop the team leaderboard thanks to a 7-over 281 during the first round of play. Behind the Badgers are Illinois State (282) and Northern Illinois (283).Â
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The Badger Invitational continues on Monday with second round action. The second set of 18 holes is slated to begin at 9:30 a.m.
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Kretz's 69 carded Sunday placed him in a crowded field of individuals through 18 holes. Felix Krammer of Northern Illinois fired a blistering 8-under 64 to lead the pack, while Wisconsin's William Harnet shot a 6-under 66 to sit in second place. Kretz, a Wisconsin native, has been the Jackrabbits' top finisher in their opening two tournaments of the fall.Â
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The Jacks currently sit ninth overall among 16 teams at the Badger Invitational. SDSU recorded a 6-over 294 through the first 18 holes of action.Â
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Tyler Seeling is among the top 30 individuals after he carded a 1-over 73. Jake Olson shot a 3-over 75 and Bryson Mercier fired a 5-over 77 to round out the Jackrabbit scoring on the day. Blake Schaper completed his first round with a 79.Â
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Wisconsin is atop the team leaderboard thanks to a 7-over 281 during the first round of play. Behind the Badgers are Illinois State (282) and Northern Illinois (283).Â
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The Badger Invitational continues on Monday with second round action. The second set of 18 holes is slated to begin at 9:30 a.m.
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