SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. –– The New Mexico men’s golf team opened play at the 2023 NCAA Championship on Friday with the first round at Grayhawk Golf Club. The Lobos shot 13-over during the opening round and are in 25th place in the 30-team field after 18 holes.
Highlighting the day for the Lobos was Matthew Watkins, who shot a 4-under round of 66 and is T-2nd on the individual leaderboard. Among his six birdies on his round was a chip-in on the par-3 No. 8 on his next-to-last hole of the day.