The men's golf team is tied for second place at the Topy Cup in Tanagura, Japan, after the first day of competition.
Led by sophomore Nathan Smith's one-under par 71, the Blue Devils (293) trail the Arkansas Razorbacks by just one stroke.
Smith is in a tie for sixth place overall, with Arkansas' Adam Wing in the lead after firing a 67.
The other Duke scores are as follows: Mike Castleforte (72), Ryan Blaum (73), Rob Beasley and Tom Lefebvre (77).
The Topy Cup is being held at the 7,086-yard Tanagura County Club, which is hosting several Japanese and American schools such as Washington and Oregon.
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