The No. 30 Harding men's golf team achieved a remarkable third-place finish at the Oak Tree Invitational, highlighted by a strong final-round performance. The Bisons improved by eight strokes, finishing the tournament with a total score of 34-over 594. They outperformed several ranked teams, including No. 24 UT Permian Basin and No. 50 Cameron, with a field-leading 27 birdies. Senior Jose Manuel Peralta particularly shined, tallying nine birdies and securing a tie for 20th place individually.

By the Numbers
  • Harding improved their final round score to 13-over 293, an eight-stroke betterment from the first round.
  • They accumulated a total of 27 birdies, with Jose Manuel Peralta contributing 9 birdies in the final round.
State of Play
  • Harding maintained its aggressive play style despite a tough par-70 course averaging 78.7 for competitors.
  • Freshman William Pulley displayed consistency by finishing tied for 12th with a total score of 148.
What's Next

The Bisons will carry their momentum into the Arkansas Collegiate on March 23-24, aiming to build on this strong performance as they head towards postseason play.

Bottom Line

The third-place finish at the Oak Tree Invitational solidifies Harding's competitiveness in the lead-up to the postseason, emphasizing the importance of aggressive play and team cohesion.