UNG`s Hunter Smith dazzles at the NCAA Golf Championship, leading his team with a stellar performance as competition heats up.

At the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship held at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the competition intensified as teams battled for a coveted spot in the medal match bracket. North Georgia (UNG) and Columbus State faced a challenging second round, with UNG slipping to seventh place and Columbus State falling to twelfth after both teams had tied for fourth following the first round. Missouri S&T surged ahead, leading the team standings at -7, while UNG trails by 12 strokes and Columbus State is 20 strokes behind.

Hunter Smith of UNG delivered a standout performance, carding a five-under 67 in the second round, which propelled him to a tie for first place on the individual leaderboard at -6 (71-67). His round featured four birdies, one bogey, and a spectacular eagle on the 18th hole, significantly boosting his team`s chances. Meanwhile, Columbus State`s Pate Stansell shot a one-under 71, placing him tied for 11th.

As the tournament progresses, the pressure mounts with the top eight teams advancing to the medal match bracket starting Thursday. The stakes are high, and every stroke counts as teams vie for glory in this prestigious collegiate event.

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