The Little Rock Trojans men's golf team tied for sixth at the Michael A. Marino Classic, finishing the tournament at three-over par after rounds of +3, -6, and +6. Competing in a strong NCAA Division I field, they were led by Elliott Simonsen and Viggo Talasmaki, who both finished tied for 17th at one-under par. North Carolina State University claimed victory with a score of 15-under. The Trojans had a notable second round score of six-under, aiding their competitive finish. Next, they aim to continue their progress at The Goodwin in California from March 26-28.

By the Numbers
  • Little Rock finished the tournament at +3 over par.
  • N.C. State won with a team score of 15-under par.
Yes, But

While finishing sixth is commendable, the Trojans will need more consistency in their performance across all rounds to surpass top teams in future events.

State of Play
  • Little Rock demonstrated competitive potential with a six-under second round.
  • The team faces a challenging field at The Goodwin, hosted by Stanford University, next week.
What's Next

The Trojans will seek to build on their momentum and improve their standings at The Goodwin, which presents an opportunity to face another strong NCAA field.

Bottom Line

The Trojans showcased resilience at the Marino Classic and must leverage their strong finishes to enhance their competitive strategy moving forward.