SUGAR GROVE — Win or lose at the NCAA tournament, Edoardo Lipparelli is playing his final rounds for Illinois.
The sophomore from Ronciglione, Italy, is turning pro after the Illini’s season ends in the NCAA Championships, which started Friday at Rich Harvest Farms.
Due to rain in Sugar Grove, the Illini weren’t able to finish the first round.
At the end of play Friday, Illinois was tied for fifth at 3 under, with Illini golfers having between four and eight holes remaining.
Michael Feagles led the Illini at 4 under through 14 holes. The freshman was tied for third on the individual leaderboard.