PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – Craig Ronne shot a career-best 7-under par and was tied for the lead after the first round of the Saint Mary's Invitational, played Monday at the par-71, 7,002-yard Poppy Hills Golf Club.
Ronne, a senior from Klamath Falls, Ore., had seven birdies and 11 pars on his way to a 64 that helped Oregon stand tied for third after the opening round.
"Great round by Craig," said assistant coach Jeff Quinney. "He was in control all day and set the tone for us to get off to a good start and be in the hunt.