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Florida State takes lead at Olympia Fields behind freshman Baker

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Florida State brought everyone back after a six-win season, including three Golfweek All-Americans.

So which accomplished golfer led the Seminoles in Round 1 of the Olympia Fields Fighting Illini Invitational?

Well, none of the above. It was freshman Bennett Baker who stepped into the lineup and fired a 4-under 66 at the difficult track that hosted the 2015 U.S. Amateur, leading FSU to the first-round lead amid one of the toughest fields in college golf.

“Bennett showed me a lot today,” said FSU head coach Trey Jones in a release.