By: Clint Neumann
BISMARCK, N.D. – The University of Sioux Falls men's golf team earned a third-place finish at the Marauder Invitational, hosted by the University of Mary at Hawktree Golf Club. The Cougars posted a two-round total of 601 (+25), carding 294 (+6) in the opening round before closing with a 307 (+19).
How It Happened
USF put together one of the steadier team rounds on the opening day, shooting +6 to sit near the top of the leaderboard. The Cougars followed with a +19 on day two to close out the tournament at +25, finishing just one stroke behind Montana State Billings for second place and 11 strokes back of team champion Augustana.
Individually, Ty Lenards and Charlie Hanson led the way with identical two-day totals of +4, tying for seventh place overall. Jadan Ford finished just behind them in a tie for 10th at +5, giving USF three golfers inside the top 10. Luke Ehlers rounded out the scoring lineup, tying for 33rd overall.
Team Statistics
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Team Finish: 3rd of 14
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Team Score: 294–307—601 (+25)
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Low Round: 294 (+6), Round 1
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Top Finishers: Ty Lenards & Charlie Hanson, 148 (+4), T-7th
Individual Results
Key Coo
The trio of Lenards, Hanson, and Ford anchored the Cougars with top-10 finishes, showing consistency across both rounds and providing the backbone of USF's third-place result.
Coach's Corner
"We had another great showing. Charlie, Ty and Jadan continue to play well and we got a good second-day performance from Deven Sehr in his first tournament of the season. We played good enough to win, but again, another team really had a great last day under very difficult conditions."
About the Course
Hawktree Golf Club, a 7,085-yard par-72 championship course in Bismarck, offered a demanding but scenic backdrop for the event. Known for its black sand bunkers, dramatic elevation changes, and Missouri River views, the Jim Engh-designed layout tested every club in the bag. The 18th hole, a long par 5 finishing with a 150-yard uphill approach, stood as the most difficult on the course, capping off a challenging but memorable two days of play.
Up Next
The Cougars continue their fall slate on October 6th-7th at the Skip Wagnon Invitational in at the KingingBird Golf Course in Edmond, Okla.
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