WC men begin golf nationals

The Weatherford College men's golf team played the first round of the NJCAA Division I National Tournament on Tuesday in Newton, Kansas. 

The Coyotes, ranked No. 10 in the nation, finished the first round in 12th place at 12 over par as a team. No. 1 Midland College led the tournament at 4 under. 

WC's Abdo Fakori was in 29th place at 1 under par, which included an eagle on a par 5 on the 16th hole. Fakori also carded four birdies on the front nine. 

The three-round tournament is being played at Sand Creek Station Golf Course, a 7,200-yard links-style course located north of Wichita. 

For live scoring, go to https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/237588/scoring/team.