Ethan Whitney Finishes Day One Tied for 2nd at AAC Championship

Friday, April 21

Belleair, FL

Temple University

American Athletic Conference Championship

Ethan Whitney - Temple/Cornell Fall Invite

Ethan Whitney Finishes Day One Tied for 2nd at AAC Championship

4.21.23 | Men's Golf

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BELLEAIR, Fla. – The Temple Men's Golf team is in Belleair, Florida for the American Athletic Conference Championship this weekend (April 21-23). The nine-team event is being held at the Pelican Golf Club, which is a par-70, 6,881-yard course. The tournament consists of 54 holes over a three-day period.

Recapping the Round
> Sophomore Ethan Whitney posted an incredible first round of four-under 66. Whitney currently sits in a tie for 2nd place, and is tied for the tournament lead of six birdies.
> Senior Conor McGrath posted a first round of one-over 71. McGrath currently sits in a tie for 16th place.
> Junior Graham Chase posted a first round of four-over 74. Chase currently sits in a tie for 33rd place.
> Junior Andrew Curran posted a first round of 13-over 83. Curran currently sits in 44th place.
> Junior Danny Nguyen posted a first round of 20-over 90. Nguyen currently sits in 45th place.

The Field
> Standings after the First Round:
1. Houston (-8)
2. UCF (-3)
3. South Florida (-2)
T4. Cincinnati (+4)
T4. Memphis (+4)
6. SMU (+5)
7. Wichita State (+12)
8. East Carolina (+13)
9. Temple (+14)