The North Dakota State Men's golf team is set to compete in the Bell Bank Pay It Forward Collegiate from March 23-24 at Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Co-hosted by Minnesota and St. Thomas, this 54-hole tournament will feature a field of 17 teams, including Arkansas State and Iowa State. NDSU aims to improve upon its recent 13th-place finish at the Sam Ryder Intercollegiate. Senior golfers Andrew Ballou, Gabe Benson, Rylin Petry, Jake Skarperud, and Max Wilson will represent the team.

By the Numbers
  • The tournament consists of 54 holes over two days, starting with two rounds on March 23.
  • Wigwam Golf Club's Gold Course spans 7,345 yards and holds a par-72 rating.
State of Play
  • NDSU's team includes several standout seniors, such as Jake Skarperud, who is highlighted on the Summit League Golfers to Watch list.
  • Rylin Petry has the lowest average score on the team this season at 72.13.
What's Next

Following the Bell Bank Pay It Forward Collegiate, NDSU will prepare for the Racer Intercollegiate on April 6-7 in Paducah, Kentucky.

Bottom Line

The Bison are looking to leverage their experience and improve team performance at the Bell Bank Collegiate, utilizing strong individual player performances to secure a better overall finish.