Darton remains in third with one round left - WALB.com, Albany News, Weather, Sports

By Robert Hydrick - bio | email

PHOENIX, AZ (WALB) - Down 12 shots with only 36 holes to play, the Darton College golf team knew they had to get closer to the leader in the third round of the National Junior College Association Division IIgolf tournament.

South Mountain is in the lead at -3  after shooting a 286 and Mesa drops down to second with a 296.

Darton shoots an even par 288 and the Cavs are in striking distance just eight shots back heading into Friday's final round in what looks like will be a three team battle for the title.

Roy Steinberg had a terrific 67 and is in line for All-American honors in fourth place for Darton.

Darton also counted a 73 from Josh Cone and Taylor Wellborn and Jared Wagenaar both shot 74 and Trey McQuaig had a 79.

Darton will tee off in the final round around 4:00 p.m. eastern in Phoenix on Friday.

          NJCAA DII Golf
            3rd Round
South Mountain 286 861
Mesa               296 865
Darton             288 869
John Logan       289 885
Mississippi GC    298 887

            Darton
4th Roy Steinberg       67 213
19th Jared Wagenaar  74 220
19th Taylor Wellborn   74 220
31st Josh Cone          73 223
64th Trey McQuaig     79 231