Karney and Irlbacker Pace Western Illinois

Monday, September 30, 2019 | By: WIU Athletic Communications

Cameron Karney and Kyle Irlbacker are near the top of the leaderboard through the first two rounds of the Zach Johnson Invitational

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Kyle Irlbacker and Cameron Karney both sit in the 'Top-10' for Western Illinois men's golf after day one of the Zach Johnson Invitational at Glen Oaks Country Club (Par 71, 6,898 yards) on Monday, Sept. 30.

"It was a challenging day with windy, warm and tight pins," Director of Golf Lia Biehl Lukkarinen said. "We needed a better round two to improve in the standings. Kyle and Cameron played well. We hope to play tomorrow if the weather cooperates."

Irlbacker is currently seventh overall by firing a combined 149 (+7) after recording a first round 72. Cameron Karney played consistently with a two-round tally of 150 (+8) as the sophomore is tied for eighth place after the opening day.

Parker Govern improved his first round score by four strokes at 79 for a total 162 (+20). Dylan Cervantes made his season debut turning in a 166 (+24) and individual Kolby Chup finished with the same score. Wyatt Spier rebounded from a tough start to hand in a 176 (+34).

Western Illinois finds itself in 11th place with a team score of 624 (+56) while Loyola Chicago has a slim lead after a combined 36-hole 601 (+33).

The Leathernecks compete in the final round of the Zach Johnson Invitational hosted by Drake on Tuesday (Oct. 1).

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Cameron Karney and Kyle Irlbacker are near the top of the leaderboard through the first two rounds of the Zach Johnson Invitational

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