No. 13 Pepperdine men's golf is currently tied for 11th out of 16 teams after two rounds at the Valspar Intercollegiate Invitational in Palm City, Florida. Willy Walsh led the Waves with scores of 69-68, placing him tied for 19th at five-under par. Brady Siravo showed a strong opening round at four-under but finished tied for 38th after a more challenging second round. Carson Kim recovered from a tough start to finish strong in round two with seven birdies, ending his day at one-under par.

By the Numbers
  • Willy Walsh: 2 rounds at 69-68, tied for 19th place.
  • Brady Siravo: 4 birdies in round one, finished at two-under overall.
  • Carson Kim: 7 birdies in round two, finished at one-under overall.
Yes, But

While Walsh and Siravo performed well, the team as a whole sits in a lower position than expected, given their national ranking. Additionally, Kim鈥檚 inconsistent start highlights potential vulnerabilities in their lineup.

State of Play
  • Pepperdine is tied for 11th with a cumulative score of -8.
  • Auburn leads the tournament at -30, followed closely by Texas Tech at -28.
What's Next

The Waves will conclude the tournament tomorrow with early tee times, allowing them an opportunity to improve their standings with strong individual performances in the final round.

Bottom Line

Despite individual successes, the team鈥檚 overall performance needs to improve to meet expectations, especially against top-ranked competitors. Focusing on consistency and overcoming mental barriers will be key in the concluding round.