Delvon Roe got his first golf competition

Delvon Roe got his first golf competition

Delvon Roe got his first taste of competitive golf at last weekend's Greater Lansing Amateur Golf Association spring medal tournament.Roe finished runner-up in the second flight at the Emerald Golf Club north of St. Johns. He shot 86-84, second to Justin McKenna (86-81)."It was the first time I played golf where I had to putt everything in," Tiger Is Far From Finished on PGA Tour he said with a chuckle. "There was no one saying, 'That's good, pick it up.' "Roe said he has never had a professional lesson -- all his tips for improving come from friends, mostly MSU student Max Rednar. Roe plays or practices two to three times per week."I knew I was getting better on the range, but to put it into play is another thing," Roe said. "Just like in basketball practice, you're not always sure if it will transfer into the game."I was really nervous to start (in the tournament), but I got a par on the first hole, so that really settled me down."GUARD VISITS MSU: Valparaiso guard Brandon Wood, his parents and his sister made the drive Monday from Kokomo, Ind., to visit coach Tom Izzo and his staff. Before the meeting, Wood said he is leaning toward transferring to MSU for his final season.Because Wood will receive his degree in sports marketing May 15, he can transfer to another Division I school and play right away.Wood entered the NBA draft this spring to see where he stands, but he intends to withdraw before Sunday's deadline to retain college eligibility.Wood, a 6-foot-2 shooting guard who also can play the point, averaged 16.7 points and 3.1 assists last season.