ST. GEORGE, Utah – Middle Tennessee men's golf started its spring season strong Friday, finishing the first round of Southern Utah's Pat Hicks Invitational in first place at 276 (-12). Michael Barnard led a trio of Blue Raiders in the top 10 by finishing the first day of competition in a tie for fifth place.
Barnard carded a 68 (-4) for his sixth par or better round of the 2021-22 season, recording four birdies and two eagles. The Hendersonville, Tenn., native bounced back from a double bogey on his second hole of the day, finishing his round with birdies on three of his final four holes.