NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — The Parkside Men's Golf Team opened play at the Ken Partridge Invitational on Sunday, hosted by the University of Indianapolis at Purgatory Golf Club. A mainstay on the Rangers' spring schedule, this prestigious tournament is held at one of Indiana's top-rated public courses, known for hosting NCAA Regionals and multiple USGA qualifiers.

After the first round, Parkside sits in 20th place with a team score of 307 (+19), trailing eighth place by 13 shots. Junior Andrew Conrad led the way with a round of 75 (+3), continuing his consistent play this spring.

Conrad finished the day in a tie for 59th, recording 13 pars and a birdie on the par-4 4th hole, where he stuck his approach shot to within three feet.

Making his spring debut, sophomore Matt Marsollek posted a 76 (+4) and is tied for 69th. Marsollek tallied three birdies on the day, including one on the par-4 first after a pinpoint wedge from 70 yards.

Aleck Simms and Hayden Underhill each recorded rounds of 78 (+6), placing them in a tie for 92nd. Simms provided one of the day's highlights by holing out for eagle on the par-4 4th from roughly 25 yards off the green. Underhill closed strong, playing his final two holes at one-under and narrowly missing an ace on the par-3 3rd, where he hit his 6-iron to within three feet.

Peter Blazevic rounded out the team scoring with an 80 (+8), putting him in a tie for 104th.

Competing as an individual, senior TJ Floberg impressed with a steady round of 75 (+3), tying Conrad for 59th. Floberg posted 15 pars on the day, including eight straight to close the round. 

The Rangers will look to climb the leaderboard during Monday's second round of the Ken Partridge Invitational. Live scoring is available at ParksideRangers.com/coverage.