Harvey, Central lead Loras men’s golf tourney

Central College

ASBURY—Combating fierce winds, the Central College men’s golf team fired a 288 to grab a two-shot lead after the first round of the 36-hole Loras Invitational Sunday.

Competing at the Meadows Golf Course near Dubuque, senior Jason Harvey (Goldfield, Clarion-Goldfield HS) turned in a 2-under-par 70, one shot shy of his Central career low. Justin Livingston (sophomore, Winterset) followed with 71, Alex Huyser (senior, Sully, Lynnville-Sully HS) continued his hot streak with a 72, Brent Messmore (junior, Hudson) had 75 and Matt Vegter (junior, Morrison, Ill.) shot 79.

Central’s White team shot 316. Drew Osier (sophomore, Austin, Minn.) shot 76, CJ Gaston (junior, Keosauqua, Van Buren HS) had 78, Brent Goodenow (junior, Johnston) and Erik Grunder (sophomore, Wilton) each shot 80 and Will Overlander (junior, Argyle, Texas) had 81.

Complete team and individual standings were not yet available.

“The winds were over 25 miles per hour,” coach Chad Green said. “But the guys played really well. They kept their composure despite the wind. I was really proud of the way they played.”

Winds are projected to reach near-unplayable levels and temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s Monday when the tourney concludes with 18 holes at the Thunder Hills Country Club in Peosta.