The Houston Men's Golf team achieved impressive results at the Valspar Collegiate Invitational, tying for second place with a score of 15-under after two rounds. Junior Grant Doggett led the team with a 4-under 138 over the 36-hole event, boosted by a standout first round of 5-under featuring four back-nine birdies and an eagle. Sophomore Hsuan-Yi Chen also performed admirably with a 3-under score, including eight birdies and two eagles on par 5s. Redshirt senior Hudson Weibel rounded out the mix with a 2-under scorecard, contributing to Houston's strong collective performance.

By the Numbers
  • Houston finished the two rounds at 15-under, tied for second overall.
  • Grant Doggett recorded a 4-under 138 across 36 holes.
  • The team had three eagles, the second most in the tournament.
  • The Cougars' 24-under performance on par 5s ranked second in the field.
State of Play
  • The Cougars shot a first round of 13-under, the fifth-best among morning competitors.
  • They will tee off at 7:30 a.m. ET for the final round of the Valspar Collegiate Invitational.
What's Next

Following the Valspar Collegiate, the Cougars are set to compete in the Augusta Haskins Award Invitational on April 4-5, before closing their regular season at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate on April 11-12.

Bottom Line

The Houston Men's Golf team's strong performance at the Valspar Collegiate demonstrates their potential heading into the final stretch of the season, highlighting key players like Doggett and Chen as critical assets as they move toward upcoming tournaments.