Chanticleers Face Uphill Battle at NCAA Regional
BREMERTON, Wash. — May 12, 2024 — The Coastal Carolina men’s golf team faced a tough opening at the NCAA regional. The first round saw the Chanticleers struggling, finishing with a score of 23-over par. Several players faced difficulties on the course, finishing in the bottom end of the leaderboard. The team currently sits in 14th place, needing to improve to advance. With remaining rounds, the pressure is on to see what those rounds bring.
Chanticleers Face Uphill Battle After First Round at NCAA Regional
BREMERTON, Wash. — The Coastal Carolina men’s golf team encountered a challenging start at the 2025 NCAA men’s Golf regional championship. The team concluded the first round at the Gold Mountain Golf Club with a score of 23-over par 311.
Regional Standings and Championship Hopes
Coastal Carolina currently holds 14th place overall. With two rounds remaining, the pressure is on as only the top five teams from the regional will advance to the national championship finals in Carlsbad, Calif.
Individual Performances
Several Chanticleers faced difficulties on the course, but notable performances included:
- Senior Trey Crenshaw and freshman Drew Sykes: Each carded a 5-over 77.
- Junior Max Bengtsson: finished with a 6-over 78.
- Senior Trace McDonald: Recorded a 7-over 77.
- Sophomore Jack Lee: Concluded the round at 9-over 81.
Did you know?
The Gold Mountain Golf Club, host of the NCAA regional, is known for its challenging layout and demanding greens, often testing the skills of even the most seasoned collegiate golfers.
Leaderboard Highlights
Florida emerged as the frontrunner, establishing a four-stroke lead over second-place Utah. The Gators posted an notable 9-under, while the Utes recorded a 5-under.South Florida secured third place at 1-over, with Colorado and Kansas State tied for fourth at 2-over.
Individual Leaders
The individual leaderboard is tightly contested, with Florida’s Luke Poulter and Kansas State’s Cooper Schultz sharing the lead at 4-over. A group of four players are closely trailing in third place at 3-under.
Looking Ahead
The second round is scheduled to commence Tuesday, May 13, with Coastal Carolina set to tee off at 12:50 p.m. EDT. The Chanticleers face a significant challenge to climb the leaderboard and secure a spot in the national championship finals.
Pro Tip
Focusing on accuracy off the tee and strategic course management will be crucial for Coastal Carolina to improve thier position in the remaining rounds.Minimizing mistakes and capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be key.
