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Snyder, Stevens, and Hodgkinson Share Lead After Round One at Thunderbolt Invitational
Three players sit atop the leaderboard after the opening round of the Thunderbolt Invitational at Sterling Grove Golf and Country Club in Surprise, Arizona.
Mason Snyder of UNLV, Nate Stevens of Notre Dame, and Collin Hodgkinson of Oregon State each opened with two under 69 to share the lead after round one. All three posted steady rounds on a course that rewarded patience and controlled approach play.
One shot back, David Liechty of Utah Tech and Thayer Plewe of New Mexico are tied for fourth at one under 70. Both remained in contention throughout the day and positioned themselves within reach heading into round two.
Five players share sixth place at even par 71. Teddy Vigna of Oregon, Grant Greazel of Ottawa University Arizona, Stanley Lin of Oregon State, Avery Lazarski of Saint Mary’s College of California, and Drew Miller of Michigan State all stayed level on a day where scoring remained tightly compressed near the top of the board.
The field completed round one at Sterling Grove, setting up a competitive second round with minimal separation among the leaders.
Top 10 After Round One
T1. Mason Snyder, UNLV, two under 69
T1. Nate Stevens, Notre Dame, two under 69
T1. Collin Hodgkinson, Oregon State, two under 69
T4. David Liechty, Utah Tech, one under 70
T4. Thayer Plewe, New Mexico, one under 70
T6. Teddy Vigna, Oregon, even par 71
T6. Grant Greazel, Ottawa University Arizona, even par 71
T6. Stanley Lin, Oregon State, even par 71
T6. Avery Lazarski, Saint Mary’s College of California, even par 71
T6. Drew Miller, Michigan State, even par 71
