News Summary
The Arizona State Sun Devil Men’s Golf Team is participating in the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational at Colonial Country Club. With a strong record of 30-7-1 in earlier tournaments, they aim to enhance their performance in a challenging field of 15 teams. Notable individual scores include ties at -4 for the leaders, while the Sun Devils are monitoring their standings closely. With their next major event, the East Lake Cup, on the horizon, the team is focused on leveraging recent successes amidst the loss of key players.
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The Arizona State Sun Devil Men’s Golf Team is currently competing at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational, hosted by TCU at Colonial Country Club. After achieving a notable record of 30-7-1 in head-to-head competition throughout their first three tournaments, the Sun Devils are looking to build on their early-season successes.
The tournament, which features 15 teams, kicked off with 36 holes played on Monday and will conclude on Tuesday with an additional 18 holes. Following Monday’s rounds, ASU stands among a competitive field, monitoring individual scores closely as they seek to improve their standing.
Key Performances from Day 1
Heading into the second round, the individual leaders are tied, with Ben James from Virginia and Connor Graham from Texas Tech both posting scores of -4 after rounds of 67 and 69. The Sun Devil players had varying results, with Michael Mjaaseth finishing at 145 (+5), tied for 40th place, and Peer Wernicke and Boston Bracken behind him at 147 (+7) and 148 (+8), respectively. Connor Williams also finished with a score of 150 (+10) after day one.
Leading Team Scores
The team leaderboard after Monday’s action showcases Virginia at the top, boasting a combined score of -1 with totals of 273 and 286. Following them are Texas Tech with a score of 562 (+2) and North Carolina with 563 (+3). Other prominent teams in the field include Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma, Pepperdine, Stanford, TCU, Texas, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt.
Upcoming Schedule
This event is a crucial part of ASU’s fall schedule, with their next competition lined up as the East Lake Cup, scheduled for October 27-29 in Atlanta, marking the end of their fall tournaments.
Recent Performance Overview
Prior to the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational, the Sun Devils showcased impressive performances, notably earning a tie for the team title at the Wohali Tournament on September 15-16, where they shot 14-under 838. Every player managed to shoot under par during this event. Connor Williams had a standout performance at Wohali, securing a tie for the medalist honors with multiple rounds scoring 65. Meanwhile, Michael Mjaaseth marked a significant achievement by completing the final round with a 6-under 65, contributing to his 12th top-10 finish.
Earlier in September, the Sun Devils clinched their first win of the season at the Sahalee Players Championship, where Mjaaseth made a pivotal birdie on the final hole. The Sun Devils outperformed preseason No. 3-ranked Texas by a narrow margin of one stroke, reflecting their tenacity and competitive spirit.
Challenges and Changes
Amid their successes, the Sun Devils have faced challenges, particularly with the loss of key players, All-Americans Preston Summerhays and Josele Ballester, prior to the current season. Their performance at the previous Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational was promising, as they finished fifth and have consistently placed among the top contenders in prior appearances.
As the tournament progresses, the Arizona State Sun Devil Men’s Golf Team aims to leverage their competitive edge and team synergy to secure a strong finish at the Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational.
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Additional Resources
- Sun Devil Men’s Golf – Day One Recap
- Wikipedia: College Golf
- Sun Devil Men’s Golf – Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational
- Google Search: Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Golf
- Connor Williams Notches Another Top 10 Finish
- Google News: Connor Williams Golf
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