Results     

     PINEHURST, N.C. - The Texas Wesleyan golf team opened its spring schedule on Monday, competing in the Pfeiffer/Pine Needles Invitational. The Rams finished the tournament tied for fifth place.

     After ending the first round tied for eighth, Texas Wesleyan (298-293=591) shot the third-best round of the day on Tuesday. They finished tied with Guilford College and Lee University. They finished 11 shots behind the winner. Barry University (292-288=580) moved from fifth place all the way to first after day one.

     Sophomore Reino Deetlefs who finished tied for sixth led the Rams. The Randburg, South Africa native, fired an opening-round 74, and followed it up with a 1-under par 71 on Tuesday. The score of 70 was the third-best score of the day.

     Also leading the way was freshman Scott Sikes (74-71=145). The Irving, Texas native, has already finished in the Top-10 in all five of his events this season.

     "Reino and Scott have been two of our most consistent players all season," head coach Kevin Millikan said. "This was a difficult tournament for us because we couldn't play a practice round. They settled down after the first round and became more comfortable with the course."

     Also competing for the Rams were, freshmen Dan Hahn (76-76=152) and Justin Ward (74-78=152), along with senior Ryan Craig (79-76=155). Hahn and Ward finished tied for 48th, while Craig finished tied for 65th.

     "This was only our first tournament this spring, so we are still getting rid of the rust," Millikan said. "We should get better each tournament."

     Texas Wesleyan will be back in action Monday, when they travel to take part in the Jet Classic at Reflection Ridge G.C. The two-day event will take place in Wichita, Kan.