The Concordia-St. Paul men's golf team finished 17th at the Tommy Riggs Collegiate Invitational, ending with a total score of 955 (+91). In the final round, the Golden Bears recorded a 307 (+19), with Cale Thompson leading the charge by moving up 28 spots after shooting an even par 72. Chase Camilli, despite an upward climb of 12 spots, finished with a three-round total of 243 (+27), while teammates Carson Boe, Trey Timm, and Josh Esterley placed 90th, 67th, and 58th respectively. Central Oklahoma won the team competition with a score of 890 (+26), finishing seven strokes clear of Washburn.

By the Numbers
  • The Golden Bears finished with a total score of 955 (+91).
  • Cale Thompson's third round score was 72 (E), with a total of 236 (+20) over three rounds.
Yes, But

Despite individual improvements, the team's overall performance indicates challenges in competing against stronger squads, as they finished in the lower tier of the standings.

State of Play
  • The Golden Bears' 17th place finish is reflective of their overall performance throughout the tournament.
  • Cale Thompson's even par round is indicative of potential growth for the team moving forward.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the Golden Bears will compete next week at the Firekeeper Open, which presents an opportunity to apply lessons learned from the Tommy Riggs Invite.

Bottom Line

Improved individual performances highlight potential for growth, but the team must address competitive consistency to elevate their standings in future tournaments.