VIERA, Fla. – With birdies on two of his final five holes, Nova Southeastern’s Javier Calles remained in contention Monday, closing round two of the Space Coast Collegiate Championship in a tie for sixth on the leaderboard. At one-under par for the tournament, the freshman sits five back of 36-hole leader Yannick Koehnen of Wingate.
INSIDE THE TOURNAMENT:
Tournament Standing: 11th of 15 teams
Tournament Leader(s): Tampa/Wingate/Lynn
Location: Duran Golf Club | Viera, Fla.
Par/Yardage: 72/7,051
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HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Following an opening-round effort of (+14) 302, the Sharks collectively posted a (+22) 310 in round two to grab sole possession of 11th with 18 holes to play.
- Three teams currently two-over par have forced a logjam atop the leaderboard, as Tampa, Wingate and Lynn have separated themselves by four shots over fourth-place Florida Southern (+6).
- Understandably unable to match Sunday’s ridiculous start that featured seven straight birdies, Calles shot four-over through the his first 12 holes Monday before finding some late life to enter the clubhouse still in red numbers.
- An up-and-down day has Victor Jimenez tied for 25th, adding a round of 75 to Sunday’s round of 73.
- At 15-over par, Tomas Millet currently holds a share of 68th, while Jonny Cachon stands tied for 74th at 18-over.
STATS OF THE DAY:
- The scoring average through the first two rounds of play is 76.20.
BEYOND THE SCORECARD:
- Calles is one of just seven players currently under par.
- Of the 15 teams in this week’s field, five are ranked among the nation’s Top-25.
UP NEXT:
Playing alongside Eastern Florida State, Eckerd and Embry-Riddle, NSU will tee off its final round Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. For live coverage, visit the schedule page on NSUSharks.com or follow the Sharks on Instagram or Twitter at @NSU_MGolf.
