AMARILLO, Texas - The UT Tyler men's golf program opened play at the Ryan Palmer Foundation Invite on Monday with a team score of +8 (576). That puts the Patriots in a tie for 10th after day one at Amarillo Country Club.

UT Tyler was led by an outstanding round from freshman Braden Stokes, who opened the tournament with an opening round score of -3 (68); followed up by a four under par effort (67) to grab the individual lead. He finished day one tied for second in Par four scoring average.

Corbin Murray heads into the final day of play with a score of +3 (145) which puts him in a tie for 45^th. Blake Harwell is tied for 66th after shooting four over par (75).

Preston Chabaud wrapped up his opening day with a two round score of +6 (148) and sits in a tie for 58^th on the leaderboard. Cash Andrus rounded out the scoring lineup eight over par (150), tied for 66th.

Braden Bergman competed as an individual and sits in 36^th with a score of +2 (144).

UT Tyler will look to finish the tournament strong with Stokes leading the charge.