SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The University of Colorado men's golf team opened the first round of the NCAA Championship Finals here Friday in a tie for 23rd place, but the Buffaloes are in decent position since all but team finished the day over par.
No. 11 Georgia Tech was that team, though it turned in an even-par 280. No. 8 Pepperdine and No. 28 Arkansas are tied for second, one back at 281, with a three-way tie between No. 1 Vanderbilt, No. 2 North Carolina and No. 5 Texas Tech for fourth at 2-over 282. Defending national champion and No.