The University of Florida has taken the first-round lead in the Jacksonville University Invitational Monday, at the TPC Sawgrass Players Stadium Course.
The Gators' depth was evident as none of their five starters shot higher than 74. Bank Vongvanij is the individual tournament leader after a 3-under-par 69 and teammate Phillip Choi's 1-under 71 is one of only two other under-par scores in the first round.
Tyler McCumber, a Nease graduate, shot 73 for the Gators, matching teammate Andres Echavarria. As a team, UF is 2-under, with a seven-shot lead over Jacksonville State.
The University of North Florida, Liberty and Florida Gulf Coast are tied for third at 12-over. UNF was led by a 73 by Kevin Alwyin.
The host Dolphins are tied for 11th in the 15-team field with James Madison. Defending champion Wake Forest is tied for eighth.
Jacob Pastor of Charleson Southern eagled the par-5 second hole and then holed out from the fairway for an eagle on the par-4 fourth hole. However, he finished with a 75.
The final round will be Tuesday.
