The Colorado team finds itself in the middle of the pack — but just six strokes out of the lead — after Tuesday’s opening round of the Junior America’s Cup tournament at Guadalajara Country Club in Mexico.
The four-player squad representing the CGA recorded a 2-over-par 218 total, leaving the Coloradans ninth in the 18-team field from the western U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Colorado has played well in the JAC in recent years, placing in the top four three times since 2011, including finishing third last year.
With two rounds remaining this week, Southern California leads the way at 4-under 212, good for a three-stroke advantage. The top three scores for each squad count toward the team total.
Davis Bryant of Aurora, who along with Jackson Solem of Longmont is competing in his second straight JAC, fired an even-par 72 to lead the way for the Colorado contingent. After playing the par-3s in 3 under par, he shares 14th place overall.
Daniel Pearson of Longmont and Cole Krantz of Windsor shot 73s (21st place), while Solem carded a 74 (33rd place). Krantz closed with an eagle on Tuesday.
(The Colorado squad is pictured, from left: Bryant, Pearson, Solem and Krantz.)
Five players recorded 69s on Tuesday to share the individual lead.
The competition continues through Thursday.
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