ST. GEORGE, Utah – Led by junior Alex Ellis and sophomore Zach Munroe, who both shot under par, the College of Charleston men’s golf team has a six-shot lead after Monday’s first round of the Pat Hicks Thunderbird Invite at Sunbrook Golf Club.

As a team, the Cougars shot a 2-under 286 and lead second-place Seattle University by six shots.

Ellis, who leads the tournament individually, shot a 2-under 70 for the opening round. Also shooting under par was Munroe, as he fired a 1-under 71 and is tied for fifth place.

Senior John Duke Hudson shot an even-par 72 and is tied for 10th place.

The event concludes Tuesday.