Oct. 15, 2001

The University of Kentucky men’s golf team led all competitors at the Gary Koch Invitational in Tampa, Fla., on Monday, Oct. 15. The Wildcats currently sit in first place with a first-round total of 289.

Senior Ryan Coyne, a Sidney, Ohio native, led UK with a 2-under par 70 to land in second place. John Holmes continued his impressive freshman campaign by firing an even-par 72 to place him in a tie for seventh. Other UK scores included Philip Schardein with a 73, Andy Dustman with a 74 and Mark Blakefield with a 78.

The Cats lead second-place Ohio State by the narrowest of margins, while perennial power and tournament host Florida sits in third with a 292.

The Gary Koch Invitational will conclude on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Old Memorial Golf Course.

Agate:1   Kentucky, U. of          2892   Ohio State Univ.         2903   Florida, U. of           2924   North Florida, U. of     2935   North Carolina State     2946   TCU                      2967   Mississippi, U. of       2978   Louisiana State U.       2999   Charleston, Coll. of     304    So. Florida, U. of       30411  Rhode Island, U. of      30512  Florida State Univ.      306    Georgia State Univ.      30614  Texas A&M University     30815  Central Florida, U.      312

Individuals1 Justin Collins Ohio State 34- 34 68 -42 Bubba Dickerson Florida 39- 31 70 -2 Ryan Coyne Kentucky 38- 32 70 -24 Jason Oien Ohio State 36- 35 71 -1 Adam Rubinson TCU 36- 35 71 -1 Brad Schwartz N. Florida 38- 33 71 -1