MAC Commonwealth Golfer of the Week
Shawn Williams (Alvernia / So. / Huntington Beach, Calif.) sits atop the leaderboard through the first round of the two-day Battle of Bulle Rock, which concludes Tuesday, with a round of 1-over 73. Williams put together a spectacular front nine, posting a 1-under 35 at the turn. Williams started his day with a birdie on the first hole and, following three straight pars, moved to 2-under with a birdie on the fifth hole. He gave two back after finding trouble on the seventh, but rebounded with a birdie on the eighth and a par on the ninth. Williams stayed hot on the back nine, posting four straight pars and moving to 2-under on his round with a birdie on the 14th. He remained at 2-under through 16 holes, before finishing his round with a 1-over 73.