Feb. 12, 2000

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Kentucky men’s golf team is 15th going into the final round of competition at the Gator Invitational Golf Tournament this weekend, February 12-13.

UK shot a two-round team total of 607, currently 67 strokes behind team leader Florida at 540.

Ron Layman led the Cats, hitting a 71-73144, and is currently tied for the No. 44 spot. Other UK scores included Wes Furnish’s 146, John Beckett’s 151 and Pat Kelly’s 166.

Florida’s Ben Banks currently leads the individuals with his 130.

Competition in the 23rd annual tournament concludes with the final round on Sunday.

Gator Invitational

University Golf Course – Gainesville, Fla.

 1. Florida         540 2. North Florida   554 3. LSU             558 3. Mississippi St. 558 3. Alabama         558 6. Augusta St.     560 7. Ohio St.        563 8. Ole Miss        568 8. Vanderbilt      568 10. South Alabama  569 10. Georgia St.    569 15. Kentucky       607

Kentucky Golfers T44. Ron Layman 144 T52. Wes Furnish 146 T68. John Beckett 151 78. Pat Kelly 166