MIAMI, Fla. – The Mizzou men's golf team opened The Bryson Invitational on Monday, finishing the first round tied for second place at three-over par at Trump National Doral's Blue Monster Course.

The Tigers carded a team score of three-over 291 on the par-72 course, led by junior Trent Mierl, who finished three-under par with a 69 to tie for third individually. Mierl paced the Tigers with a strong opening round, highlighted by five birdies and an eagle on hole eight. 

Senior Veikka Viskari and junior Paxton Maxwell each carded a one-over 73 to finish tied for 15th. Viskari and Maxwell both knocked in four birdies apiece, keeping the Tigers within striking distance of the team lead heading into the second round.

Freshman Antoni Hawkins finished four-over par with a 76, while sophomore Esteban Cruz Bonilla rounded out the lineup with a six-over-par 78.

Mizzou returns to Trump National Doral on Tuesday at 7:36 a.m. CT for the second round of The Bryson Invitational, where they sit just two shots behind tournament host Charleston for the team lead.

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