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Isleworth-UCF Intercollegiate Invitational - Day Three Notes

Oct. 23, 2007

Recap | Quotes

? When play began at 8 a.m., the temperature was listed at 75 degrees.

? By 1 p.m., the temperature increased to 87 degrees.

? Paul Haley of Georgia Tech was the first player to hit the course on Tuesday, teeing off at 8 a.m.

? For the third-straight day, UCF public address announcer Erik Kohler and UCF supporter Brent Carli handled the official starter duties.

? Georgia claimed the event for the third time in four years.

? Harris English's individual victory marked the second-straight year that a player from Georgia claimed the tournament title. Brian Harman won in 2006.

? English established a tournament three-round record by totaling a 205 (-11). His showing was four strokes better than the previous mark.

? Georgia's team total of 841 (-23) set a tournament record. The previous team low 54 was 863, established by Georgia in 2005.

? In 2006, no team finished below par. This year, three squads - Georgia, Clemson and Southern Cal - finished under par.

? Fifteen individuals finished under par at this year's tournament. In 2006, tournament champion Brian Harman finished at 216 (E). In the event's previous three years, only nine players finished below par.

? Host UCF's seventh-place finish was the Knights' best showing in four tries at the event. The Knights' Jhared Hack tied for 10th at 214 (-2), which was the best showing by a UCF player in four years at the event.

? Kyle Davis was again the first player from host UCF to begin play. His tee time was set for 8:45 a.m.

? At 11:39 a.m., several participants and spectators paused to watch the space shuttle Discovery launch.

? After starting the day on the 10th tee, Florida State's Song Jeon recorded a hole-in-one on the second hole.

? Golf legend Arnold Palmer was in attendance on Tuesday. Palmer's grandson, Sam Saunders, was playing for Clemson.

? In addition presenting sponsor Ruth's Chris Steak House, the event was sponsored by J. Lindeberg, United Medical Corporation, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Laser Link Golf and UPI, LLC.

? UCF director of athletics Keith Tribble presented trophies during the tournament awards ceremony.

? At the annual tournament banquet on Monday evening, Ruth's Chris Steak House Chairman of the Board, President and CEO Craig Miller spoke to the participants. Miller is a UCF graduate.

? Several media outlets covered the event during its three days, including Golfweek magazine and the Golf Channel.