Denver Tied for Ninth After First Round

ERIE, Colo. – The University of Denver men’s golf team sits in a tie for ninth place after the first 18 holes of the Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational at the Colorado National Golf Club. Second round was under way, but was suspended due to darkness and will resume on Tuesday morning.

Following the conclusion of second-round action, the third round will follow.

The Pioneers shot a 24-over par 312 in the first round to sit in a tie with Texas State. Colorado leads the 16-team field with an 11-over par 299.

Junior Victor Doka (Zurich, Switzerland) shots a two-over in the first round, while teammate Oskar Arvidsson (Karna, Sweden) carded a six-over.

Sophomore Arti Edelman (Geneva, Switzerland) posted a seven-over, while freshman Pat Frodigh (Westwood, Mass.) turned in a nine-over.

The tournament features eight of Colorado’s top high school golfers paired with college athletes in order to provide a glimpse into collegiate competition.

TOURNAMENT QUICK FACTS:

What: Mark Simpson Colorado Invitational

Dates: Monday, Sept. 23 and Tuesday, Sept. 24

Course: Colorado National Golf Club

Location: Erie, Colorado

Tournament Host: Colorado

Course Par: 72

Yardage: 7,741

Number of Teams: 15

Format: Two-day, 54-hole tournament with 36 holes played Monday and 18 holes played Tuesday. Each day will have a shotgun start at 8:15 a.m. MT.

TEAMS COMPETING: 15 Teams (National Rank)

Air Force (7)

Campbell

Colorado (35)

Denver (40)

Gonzaga

Houston Baptist

Missouri-Kansas City

Nebraska

Nevada (49)

Northern Colorado

Oregon State (51)

Texas State

Utah

Washington State (91)

Wyoming

- EXPERIENCE DENVER ATHLETICS –

Visit DenverPioneers.com for complete coverage of all 17 of Denver’s NCAA Division I sports.