The Oral Roberts men's golf team finished seventh among 17 teams at the Bell Bank Pay It Forward Collegiate in Arizona, highlighted by solid performances from Jorge Sanchez Gutierrez and Christian Johnson. Sanchez secured a top 10 finish at four under par, while Johnson tied for 18th at two under par. The team shot even par collectively over three rounds at Wigwam Resort, while Marquette took the team title with a score of 21 under par. This tournament marked Charlie Mooney's return, as he competed individually and finished at five over par.

By the Numbers
  • ORU finished seventh with a team score of 285-292-287 (E).
  • Jorge Sanchez Gutierrez finished T10 at four under par (72-70-70); Christian Johnson tied for 18th at two under par (69-70-75).
State of Play
  • Marquette won the tournament with a score of 21 under par.
  • ORU's next competition is the Tiger Invitational in Columbia, Missouri, on April 6-7.
What's Next

The Golden Eagles will look to build on their performance at the upcoming Tiger Invitational, aiming for higher placements and individual accolades as the season progresses.

Bottom Line

With two players finishing in the top 20, Oral Roberts demonstrated potential and resilience, indicating they are capable of competing effectively in future tournaments.