UW at Top of Leaderboard After Day One
October 01, 2007 | Men's Golf
The UW men's golf team finds itself tied for first place at the VCU Invitational in Richmond, Va., at Hermitage Country Club. Through 36 holes the Badgers compiled a total score of 562, putting them at 14-under par and tied with Penn State at the top of the scoreboard.
Wisconsin's successful first day was a result of consistent play throughout its five-man active roster.
The invite's defending champ Dan Woltman (Beaver Dam, Wis.) is currently tied for fifth place among individuals with a 4-under par score. Sophomore Jordan Elsen (Kenosha, Wis.) put forth a fantastic effort as well and is tied with Woltman and two other players for fifth place.
Just one stroke behind at 3-under, Jeff Kaiser (Onalaska, Wis.) and Tyler Obermueller (River Falls, Wis.) find themselves in a six-way tie for ninth place.
Danny Zimmerman (Verona, Wis.), Wisconsin's top performer in the team's first two events this season, will look to bounce back with a better day tomorrow. The junior transfer from Illinois is currently placed at tied for 50th with a 4-over score.
The Badgers will finish their play in the VCU Invitational tomorrow when they shoot 18 final holes at the Hermitage Country Club in Richmond, Va.
