Fort Collins, Colo. ? Ben Welle continued the Kansas men’s golf team’s hot season start after day one of the Ram Masters Invitational. Welle’s 6-under 134 gave him a three-shot lead over Kyler Dunkle of Colorado State, while the Jayhawks were just one stroke behind CSU for the overall lead with a 1-over 561.

KU’s Chase Hanna and Charlie Hillier were tied for seventh at 142 (2-over), while Connor Peck sits in a tie for 11th at 143.

“We played well today. We let a few slip away late, but overall a pretty good start to the event. The third round is going to be a lot of fun, CSU on their home course will be tough to beat but that’s why we play,” KU coach Jamie Bermel said.