Blakefield T26 after the first round of Georgia South Classic

Mark Blakefield shot a one-under-par 71 today and is tied for 26th place after the first round of the Georgia South Classic on the Nationwide Tour. Blakefield had one bogey and two birdies. He is nine shots behind the leader, David Hearn. Blakefield has a 9:10 a.m. tee time Friday.