Austin Hardman is tied for the lead after 36 holes
Austin Hardman is tied for the lead after 36 holes

Men's golf tied for regional lead at midway point

  Gold Canyon, AZ – Mesa and South Mountain swapped scores from the first day of play at the Region I, Division II men's golf championship and found themselves tied at the midway point.

  The T-Birds recorded a 286 on day two, the exact score the Cougars posted on the first day of play, and SMCC shot a 287 Friday to leave both teams at 573, a comfortable 42 shots clear of third place Chandler-Gilbert at 615. The tournament is being played over the Sidewinder Course at the Gold Canyon G.C.

  Austin Hardman is tied for the 36-hole lead with a one-over 141. Jake Guess is one shot back at 142 with Ryan Porter sixth with a 146 total and Brad Pottle seventh at 149. Zane Smith is another shot back having carded a 149.

  Third round play is Saturday.

  Leaderboard