Martinez moves into second after round two of Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate

Vashaun Newman/UTSA Athletics MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — David Martinez fired a 5-under-par 67 on Monday to move into second place, while UTSA is in fifth following the second round of the Myrtle Beach Golf Trips Intercollegiate at Grande Dunes Resort Club. Martinez turned in his second straight sub-70 round in logging the best score versus par of his collegiate career, leaping from a tie for sixth place into sole possession of second place at 9-under 135. With 18 holes remaining on Tuesday, the junior from Houston sits only one shot back of the 36-hole leader, Coastal Carolina’s Jack Lee, who is 10-under par (66-68—134). Martinez’s 36-hole total is tied for the second-best score versus par through two rounds in program history, only one shot off the program record. In the team race, the Roadrunners are in fifth with a 6-under 570 (277-293), three shots behind Campbell and one stroke ahead of a tie for sixth between Kennesaw State and Stetson. Coastal Carolina (557) leads the 16-team field, followed by Elon (558) and Lipscomb (559). Martinez opened the 54-hole event with a 4-under 68 on Sunday before posting his 67 today on the strength of five birdies. He started the day
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