Columbus, Ohio – The University of Memphis men’s golf team is on its way to compete in the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Regionals at The Ohio State University Golf Club. The event kicks off on Monday, May 18, and wraps up on Wednesday, May 20.
This three-day tournament features one round each day, and all the action will be streamed live. You can find the broadcast link and live leaderboard online.
The Tigers just wrapped up a successful performance at the American Conference Championships, where they placed second with a score of 31-under-par 833. Notably, Diego Lourenco made history as the first Tiger to win an individual title at these championships since Memphis joined the league.
Joining Lourenco are Cian O’Connor and Christian Morneau, who tied for 14th with scores of 4-under par. Yixiang Wang also performed well, finishing 19th at 3-under par.
Memphis last appeared in a regional in 2019, when they claimed the American Conference title. Back then, they finished eighth at the Athens Regional. This marks the third time under head coach Blake Smart that the Tigers have qualified for NCAA Tournament play. Interestingly, the team hasn’t played on the Scarlet Course since 1970, when they placed seventh in the NCAA Championships.
Tournament Details
- Event: NCAA Men’s Golf Columbus Regional
- Host: Ohio State University
- Dates: May 18 – May 20
- Course: The Ohio State University Golf Club, Scarlet Course
- Format: Stroke play (54 holes)
Memphis Lineup
- Yixiang Wang
- Diego Lourenco
- Cian O’Connor
- Tobey Kim
- Christian Morneau
The Field
The competition includes top teams like No. 2 Florida, No. 11 Arizona State, and No. 14 Stanford, among others.
What’s Trending?
Social media buzz around the Memphis Tigers Golf team has been vibrant, with fans celebrating Lourenco’s recent win. Enthusiastic posts and hashtags have filled platforms like Twitter and Instagram, showing support and excitement as the tournament approaches.
For the latest updates on the Tigers, check out www.GoTigersGo.com and their social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
This year’s tournament arrives at a time when collegiate golf is facing increased visibility, with more fans tuning in than ever before. According to recent statistics, viewership for college sports has risen significantly, indicating a strong interest in events like this.
With the momentum from their recent performances, the Tigers look poised to make a deep run in this year’s regionals.
