The Illini had some strong support in Monday’s opening round of NCAA men’s golf regional play.
WELL THE SUN CAME OUT FOR THE ILLINI’S LAST FEW HOLES BUT FANS IN ORANGE AND BLUE WERE GOING TO ENJOY THIS DAY REGARDLESS- AND ENJOY IT EVEN MORE GIVEN THAT ILLINOIS SITS ATOP OF THE TEAM LEADERBOARD AFTER DAY ONE. nat SEVEN STROKES UNDER AS A TEAM PUTS ILLINOIS TWO SHOTS UP ON THE FIELD. MIKE SMALL’S TEAM PUT ON A SHOW FOR THE HOME CROWD ON DAY ONE. “It’s such an Champaign-Urbana. We haven’t had it in years and we’re both super excited. We’re both former Illini so we’re like go Illini.” AS FOR THE ILLINI THEYRE USED TO COULDVE BEEN DISTRACTING BUT THEY SAY THE OPPOSITE- A BOOST FROM THE CLAPS AND CHEERS FROM U OF I FAITHFUL. “It was cool that they’re all cheering for you. It’s a cooler vibe, it’s a cooler vibe. It brings the energy and it’ll be even more fun the next few days.” SOME FANS WITH HEAVIER ROOTING INTERESTING THAN OTHERS ALL WHAT BETTER LATE MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION THAN A SOLID ROUND FROM YOUR FRESHMAN SON. “It’s so awesome to be here and see all the Illini fans and for them to play at home. They’re just so fun to watch- no matter where we watch them but it’s really fun to be here.” “Sunday was their practice round so we came out here and went shopping in the pro shop and saw the team come in at six and I got some hugs from more than my kids and passed them along to the Mothers that couldn’t be here.” ILLINI SENIOR JACKSON BUCHANAN LEADS ALL GOLFERS- HE BROKE THE COURSE RECORD TODAY. MORE ON THAT COMING UP ON WCIA NEWS AT SIX. FOR YOUR ILLINI NATION AT ATKINS GOLF CLUB
