Anders Larson of Eastern Kentucky University claimed his first collegiate victory in a dramatic fashion at the Seminole Intercollegiate. After starting the final round five shots behind the leader, Larson surged ahead to finish seven-under for the tournament, completing the last round with an impressive score of 66 (-6). EKU's team finished tied for seventh, moving up ten spots with a final round score of even par 288. Larson's victory marks a significant milestone as the first Colonel to win an individual tournament outside of Richmond since 2022.

By the Numbers
  • Larson finished the tournament with a total of 209 strokes, shooting seven-under.
  • He recorded a final round score of 66, which included five birdies and one eagle.
Yes, But

While Larson's performance is commendable, it should be noted that he narrowly missed a playoff for first place in a previous tournament at George Mason, raising questions about consistency in high-pressure situations.

State of Play
  • EKU's golf team made a notable jump from 17th to tied for seventh place in the tournament.
  • Zach Watterson was the second-highest finisher for EKU, tying for 45th overall at 12-over.
What's Next

The EKU golf team will aim to build on this momentum at the Memphis Intercollegiate scheduled for March 30, where Larson hopes to continue his winning form.

Bottom Line

Lifting his first college trophy underlines Larson's potential and sets a promising tone for the remainder of the season, establishing him as a key player to watch in upcoming tournaments.