WAYNESBORO, Pa. - The Swarthmore College men's golf team sits in first overall after the opening round of the Mason-Dixon Collegiate on Saturday. The Garnet shot six-under-par as a team to sit four strokes ahead of their nearest challenger. The round marked the second-lowest in program history. 

Frank Zhou made history, becoming the third golfer in program history to card a six-under 66. The sophomore made eight birdies, including five on the final six holes, to lead all individuals at the top of the leaderboard. 

Michael Yuen also represented the Garnet in the top-five at two-under-par. He is tied for fifth overall after opening round action.


HOW IT HAPPENED
- Zhou put together an exceptional round to match the program record with a six-under 66. The sophomore carded three birdies on the front nine, and then birdied five of his final six holes to propel himself to the top of the leaderboard. Zhou carries a two-stroke advantage into tomorrow's final round. 

- Yuen is tied with six other golfers in fourth overall. The sophomore ended his afternoon strong with three birdies on a bogey-free back nine. He carded five birdies on the round to turn in his lowest score of the season. 

- Michael Colabianchi and Max Ash tied for 22nd overall at one-over-par. Colabianchi carded three birdies, while Ash registered four in a season-low for both individuals. 

- Alex Lyu rounded out Swarthmore's competitors with a six-over 78. The sophomore is tied for 74th overall.

UP NEXT
The Garnet finish play at the Mason-Dixon Collegiate on Sunday morning.