Men's Golf in 12th Following Opening Day of Grand Canyon Invitational

The Texas A&M University-Commerce men's golf team is in 12th place after the first day of the Grand Canyon Thunderbird Invitational in Goodyear, Arizona. The Lions shot identical rounds of 293 in Monday's first 36 holes for a total of 586.

Cal State-Stanislaus, who is ranked 12th in the nation by GolfStat, is the overall leader by 11 strokes and 16 strokes separates the Lions from second place Chico State, who is ranked No. 1 in the nation in the same rankings.

J.T. Cockerill shot a five-under 138 (71-67) and is tied for second to lead Cal State-Stanislaus. Gene Webster Jr. of Cal State-San Bernardino is the individual leader after posting a 10-under 134 for a four-stroke lead.

A&M-Commerce seniors Eric Westerman (pictured) and Danny Jun are tied for 17th after shooting an ever par 144 (73-71) for their opening 36 holes.

Freshman Tyler Duffy is tied for 47th after posting a 148 (74-74), junior Dustin Gideon is tied for 56th after a 150 (73-77) and freshman T.J. McColl is tied for 83rd with a 160 (78-82).

Tuesday's final round will get underway at 8:30 a.m. at the Palm Valley Golf Club.