CINCINNATI, Ohio – The Cyclones finished the first day of the Bearcat Invitational in 18th place with a score of 594 (+26).
Player Highlights:
- Paul Beauvy had a strong second round, moving up 18 spots to tie for 33rd place. He shot an even-par 71 and logged eight birdies, six of which came in the second round.
- Zach May ended the day tied for 73rd at +7, with three birdies to his name.
- Owen Sawyer stands tied for 76th, shooting eight-over par and recording four birdies across both rounds.
- Dianchao Wu is tied for 79th at +9, also with four birdies. Notably, he performed well on Par 3 holes, finishing -1, which tied for the third-best score in the tournament.
- Julian Geerebaert, a freshman, is in 95th place with three birdies overall.
- Jackson McCommon, competing as an individual, is tied for 56th at +5, showcasing seven birdies throughout the event.
The host team, Cincinnati, leads the tournament impressively at -12, six strokes ahead of Louisville. Individually, Harris Bath from Furman tops the leaderboard at six-under par.
Game Trends:
Golf, a sport requiring skill and mental fortitude, is seeing increased interest. Statistics show that participation in college golf has grown by nearly 15% over the past decade. This uptick may reflect a broader trend of younger players getting into the game, inspired by high-profile tournaments and social media.
As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on the third and final round, set to begin tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. CT.
Iowa State Scorecard:
- T33 – Paul Beauvy – 73-71 = 144
- T56 – (I) Jackson McCommon – 74-73 = 147
- T73 – Zach May – 74-75 = 149
- T76 – Owen Sawyer – 76-74 = 150
- T79 – Dianchao Wu – 75-76 = 151
- 95 – Julian Geerebaert – 81-77 = 158
For more insights on college golf trends and player performances, check out the NCAA’s official reports.
