Kettering, Ohio – The Ohio Men’s golf team wrapped up their fall season at the Dayton Flyer Invitational, held at NCR Country Club’s South Course.
Butler and Illinois State shared the top spot with a score of 867 (+15). The host team, Dayton Flyers, came in third with a score of 872 (+20).
The Bobcats finished ninth overall, scoring 890 (+38). They started strong with a 296 in the first round but faced some challenges, posting a 301 in the second round and a 297 in the final round.
Senior Will Kates from Centennial, CO, led the team with a score of 219 (+6). He started with a 73, improved to a 72, and finished with a 74, earning a top-20 spot in the tournament.
Following Kates was senior Nathaniel Gray Lamont from Guelph, Ontario, who tied for 46th with a score of 227 (+14). He began with a solid 72 but struggled in the last round, finishing with an 80.
Carson Trafford, a senior from Dublin, Ohio, improved in the final round. After shooting 77 in the first two rounds, he ended with a 74, landing him tied for 51st at 228 (+15).
Freshman Jack Flores from Worthington, Ohio, opened with a 72 but faltered a bit in the second round with an 83. He rebounded in the final round with a 73, finishing tied for 51st at 228 (+15).
Another senior, Jack O’Donnell from Powell, Ohio, posted consistent scores of 75, 77, and 76 for a final score of 228 (+15), also tying for 51st.
Graduate student Sam Hall from Gullane, Scotland, participated as an individual, shooting 80, 76, and 79 for a total of 235 (+22).
Looking ahead, the Bobcats will take a break before returning in the spring for the Bentwater Intercollegiate, hosted by Sam Houston State in Montgomery, Texas, on February 9-10.
Interestingly, a recent survey found that about 70% of college athletes believe mental health support is crucial for their performance. This shift highlights the evolving nature of college sports, where players are now more focused on their overall well-being alongside their physical skills.
For more on college sports trends and player support, you can visit NCAA’s mental health resources.
