Futrell’s Hot Start Continues for Troy Men’s Golf

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RUSTON, La. – Connor Futrell continued his torrid start to the 2019-20 season with a 3-under 69 to lead Troy in Sunday's opening round of the Jim Rivers Intercollegiate at Squire Creek. Troy is tied for eighth place overall and within striking distance of a top finish.

Futrell is tied for second place thanks to a round that featured six birdies, and he is just two shots off the pace. The Tallahassee, Florida native is fresh of a school record 7-under in Troy's opening event of the year. Futrell actually started the day in the black at 2-over following four holes. However, he made the turn at 1-under thanks to birdies on three of the next five holes. A bogey on No. 9 brought him…