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Two-Horse Race for Men's Golf at Battle of the Shores

Miami Beach, Fla. – Lynn University's men's golf team is locked in a battle for first place with host Barry University after 36-holes of the Battle at the Shores.  The two teams are the only schools to shoot under par and have a 20-shot lead over third place.  Agustin Errazuriz has a one-shot lead for first place while two of his teammates are within the top-five. 

INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT:
Standing:
2nd of 15 teams
Location: Normandy Shores Golf Club | Miami Beach, Fla.
Par/Yardage: 71 / 6,733
History at Event: Fifth consecutive appearance, 13th overall (Won in 2005 & 2015; Fifth in 2018)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

  • Lynn is eight-under par as a team following rounds of 279-281=560.  The second-ranked Blue and White trail the No. 1 Buccaners by two shots (558) heading to the final day.  Central Oklahoma (580) is third with Florida Tech (581) fourth and Flagler (584) fifth.
  • Errazuriz put on a display, sinking 11 birdies with five bogeys for rounds of 67-69.  His 136 is one-shot better than Barry's Jorge Garcia.
  • Toto Gana is tied for third with a 139.  He was even par after the first round but shot a three-under 68 in the second half of the day building on four birdies and one bogey.
  • Giovanni Manzoni rebounded from a one-over 72 to start the day to card a three-under 68 in round two.  He is tied for fourth with a 140 total.
  • Carlos Bustos had the ball bounce his way in the morning with a 68 but ended the day with a 79 for a 148 total.  Jorge Villar is tied with his team with a 148.
  • Guillermo Casares and Mariano Ayora Gomez each competed as individuals.  Casares logged scores of 73-74 for a 147 and Gomez went 75-76=151.

BEYOND THE SCORECARD:

  • This is the firs time this season Errazuriz has posted consecutive rounds of 69 or better.
  • Five of the eight rounds Manzoni has played this season are under par.
  • Lynn and Barry are the only schools to shoot under par through 36-holes.
  • The Fighting Knights are the only team with three golfers inside the top-five.
  • Errazuriz leads the field in birdies and par 4 scoring (-2).
  • Only two golfers have made more pars than Gana (27).
  • Manozni is in a five-way tie for first in par 5 scoring (-5) along with Errazuriz.
  • Gana and Villar are locked in a six-way tie for par 3 scoring (-3).
  • Villar is one of six golfers to drain an eagle after scoring a three on the par 5 No. 18 hole.

NEXT HOLE:
Due to rain in the forecast Lynn will tee-off the final round with an 8:30 am shotgun start.  Fans can keep up with action live at LynnFightingKnights.com.

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Players Mentioned

Mariano Ayora Gomez

Mariano Ayora Gomez

Freshman
Crenshaw School
Carlos Bustos

Carlos Bustos

Senior
Verbo Divino
Guillermo Casares

Guillermo Casares

Junior
Institute Andes de Puebla
Agustin Errazuriz

Agustin Errazuriz

Junior
Athletic Study Center
Toto Gana

Toto Gana

Senior
Athletics Study Center of Santiago
Giovanni Manzoni

Giovanni Manzoni

Sophomore
Instituto Leonardo Da Vinci
Jorge Villar

Jorge Villar

5' 11"
Senior
San Diego School

Players Mentioned

Mariano Ayora Gomez

Mariano Ayora Gomez

Freshman
Crenshaw School
Carlos Bustos

Carlos Bustos

Senior
Verbo Divino
Guillermo Casares

Guillermo Casares

Junior
Institute Andes de Puebla
Agustin Errazuriz

Agustin Errazuriz

Junior
Athletic Study Center
Toto Gana

Toto Gana

Senior
Athletics Study Center of Santiago
Giovanni Manzoni

Giovanni Manzoni

Sophomore
Instituto Leonardo Da Vinci
Jorge Villar

Jorge Villar

5' 11"
Senior
San Diego School