HOT SPRINGS, Ark. – Missouri Western junior golfer Patrick McCarthy shot a 6-over par in the first round of the Central/Midwest Super Regional to finish the first day of play at Hot Springs Country Club tied for 69th.

McCarthy turned in two birdies on the day with a 3 on No. 4 and a 4 on No. 18. The junior making his third regional appearance, also had seven bogeys. McCarthy was third among individual qualifiers and was only a few strokes outside of the top 20 with the average score over 76 across all competitors.

With the threat of severe weather in the area coming, the final round has been moved up one day to Friday. The competitors will play 36 holes on Friday with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start.

— MWSU Athletics —