Ryan Burnett and David Ford shot 1-under-par 71s to lead the University of North Carolina to a six-stroke advantage after round one of the Williams Cup presented by STITCH Golf Friday at the Eagle Point Golf Club in Wilmington, N.C.
The third-ranked Tar Heels shot 1-under 287. Louisville is second at 5-over 293, NC State is third at 6 over and Michigan State and UNCW are tied for fourth at 10 over par.
Ford, coming off a four-stroke victory at the Stephens Cup at Seminole Golf Club, was 1 over through six holes then played the final dozen in 2 under, which included birdies on the 13th and 15th holes.