Pebble Beach— The Arizona Wildcats men's golf team finished the first day of play at the St. Mary's Invitational on Monday at Poppy Hills Golf Club. The Cats are currently in third place with a combined score of six-under par. Arizona sits behind Brigham Young who is at eight-under and Colorado State who finished the day at 17-under par.

Senior Brad Reeves had a sensational first round for the Wildcats, shooting a score of 65, he sunk an eagle and five birdies during the day. He is currently tied for second place and sits at six-under par. The score of 65 establishes a new career high for Reeves, besting his previous mark of 66, which came last year at the Arizona Intercollegiate.

Senior Briggs Duce is tied for 19th place after shooting a 70 and sinking three birdies. Senior David Laskin is tied for 32nd place with an even par score. Laskin sunk four birdies for the day. Junior Trevor Werbylo is tied for the 41st position, he made three birdies for the day and has a score of one-over par.

Junior Drake Mendenhall closed the day with a birdie and a score of 77. His score for the round is six-over par.

Freshman Chase Sienkiewicz, playing in the tournament as an individual, shot a 69 for the day. His score is two under par and he is tied for ninth place.

"We had a good opening round today," said head coach Jim Anderson. "Our guys are very reliable with their composure on the course. We demonstrated good patience and I think we will continue improving each day. Brad really carried us and did an awesome job finishing with a couple of birdies to shoot a great round. Tomorrow, we will continue putting the ball in good spots and will anticipate another challenging set up. I think we can have all five guys at or under par and hopefully we can cut into the lead."

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