Western Carolina junior Jace Butcher has been named the Southern Conference Men's Golfer of the Week after achieving top finishes, including his first collegiate medalist title at the Southern Intercollegiate. He played a key role in leading the Catamounts to second-place team finishes at both The Peoples Championship and the Southern Intercollegiate. Notably, the team was only surpassed by Xavier and No. 34 Georgia at these events. Butcher's performance marks the third time a WCU golfer has received this honor this season, contributing to a program-record five weekly awards.

By the Numbers
  • Butcher recorded a combined score of 208 (3-under par) at the Southern Intercollegiate.
  • He averaged a team-best 70.00 over five rounds, including 24 birdies.
State of Play
  • The Catamounts are currently leading the Southern Conference with five weekly awards this season.
  • WCU has two upcoming events before the SoCon Men's Golf Championship on April 27-29.
What's Next

Looking ahead, WCU will compete in the Cowboy Classic in Arizona from March 31 to April 1, followed by the Wofford Invitational from April 12 to 14. These events will be crucial for the team鈥檚 preparation for the championship.

Bottom Line

Butcher's recognition not only highlights his personal achievement but also emphasizes the strength of the WCU golf program this season, as they aim for continued success in upcoming tournaments.