Hokie ClubVirginia Tech began its practice round at Council Fire GolfClub on Wednesday morning in final preparations for the first round of the 2008NCAA East Regional in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Hokies finished their round at 1:30 p.m. EDT andfollowing some media obligations and a quick lunch, returned to the practicerange for a couple of hours of work. The team will attend the tournament dinnertonight at the official hotel at 7:30 p.m.
Tech has the late tee time for Thursday’s opening round.Freshman Aaron Eckstein (Fr., Salem, Va.) will get things started at12:35 p.m. from the tenth tee, along with Adam West of UAB and Andrew Byrd ofNC State. The rest of the Hokies will follow Eckstein onto the course in nineand a half minute increments. Tech will be paired with the Blazers and Wolfpackfor each of the first two rounds. Friday’s second round will find the Hokiesteeing off at 8:05 a.m. from the first tee.
Remember to frequently check hokiesports – the notebook during the three-day tournament for updatedinformation on the Hokies in the East Regional, including progress of play,tournament notes and updated weather reports.
For live scoring from Chattanooga,log on to: http://www.golfstatresults.com/public/index.cfm?tournament_id=1188