LAS VEGAS – The Missouri Western men’s golf team shot an opening round 300 on Monday and is tied for third place at the Winona State Invitational at Stallion Mountain Golf Club. It is the first tournament of the spring season for MWSU.

Tom Buffington led Missouri Western in the first round with a 1-over-par 73 and is tied for eighth place. Kevin Kim carded a 3-over-par 75 and sits in 17thplace. Patrick McCarthy and Lucas Horseman are tied for 21st after both shooting a 4-over-par 76. Jacob Majeske rounded out the MWSU scorecard with 5-over-par 77.

The Griffons tee off in the final round Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. CST.

— MWSU Athletics —